- 1). Research other positions. Look around at similar job positions and find information about what other people with this job title are receiving as compensation. Look at salary ranges and the types of benefit packages these workers receive. This is a great place to start in order to negotiate a job proposal. Wait to counter offer until after the job proposal is offered to you in writing. Write a counter proposal back to the employer instead of verbally discussing the issue or ask for a meeting to discuss a counter offer after the proposal is issued to you.
- 2). Address the letter. Write the letter to the person you interviewed with and offered you the job. Begin the letter by writing "Dear" followed by this person's name.
- 3). Thank him for the offer. Begin the letter by showing gratitude for the proposal and tell him you are extremely interested in the position.
- 4). Discuss your qualities and skills. Give some more information about your background. Include your qualifications, skills and achievements. Tell him that the offer you received was good, however you were looking for a few other things in it.
- 5). State what you want. Counter offer the things in the proposal and give reasons. Explain for example, if you were offered a $50,000 salary, that you feel you should receive $55,000. Don't go overboard and ask for an amount significantly higher than what was offered. List other items you want, such as more vacation time or a higher percentage of contribution to your retirement account.
- 6). Offer details regarding the benefits the company will receive. Sell yourself in the counter offer by telling the company how it will benefit from your qualifications and skills.
- 7). Conclude the letter. In the conclusion, be respectful and state that your requests are modest and that you believe the company will be very pleased with what you have to offer. Thank the reader again for considering this counter offer and sign your name.
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