What if the company will not move on salary?
Negotiate other parts of the package, like signing bonus, equity, or vacation. If the total is below your walk-away number and will not move, be prepared to decline. Knowing your walk-away gives you clarity and confidence.
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Research your market value, do not anchor first if possible, take a day or two before responding, negotiate the whole package (salary, signing bonus, equity, benefits), justify with value not need, stay professional, and know your walk-away number before you start.
No. Thank them and ask for a day or two to review. Accepting on the spot leaves money on the table and signals you will not negotiate. Taking time is normal and professional.
The whole package: base salary, signing bonus, annual bonus, equity, vacation days, and benefits. Sometimes base salary has little room but a signing bonus or equity can move, so negotiate the whole package, not just salary.
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