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How about "From my research and experience, I believe that I can get $X" (name your most optimistic realistic expectation), "but I'm willing to negotiate if tha

by geoka9 8y ago

How about "From my research and experience, I believe that I can get $X" (name your most optimistic realistic expectation), "but I'm willing to negotiate if that number is a problem."

maxxxxx 8y ago
Don't follow up immediately with the phrase "I am willing to negotiate". It signals lack of confidence.
- ttty 8y ago
  + most likely means they can go down a few k
- geoka9 8y ago
  Then how about "... is a problem for you guys?" Their response may be "oh, not at all" (being the highly successful company they are selling you on).
  - s73v3r_ 8y ago
    Don't. If you're going to name a number, name the number. Don't hem and haw about it.
  - maxxxxx 8y ago
    Name your number and shut up. They will tell you if it's a problem.
yanslookup 8y ago
The reason you don't do this is there is a real possibility they are willing to pay $X+25%, so now you've just anchored the discussion around $X and you'll likely not see an offer for more unless you've really low balled yourself and the employer has set salary bands. Also definitely do not follow up with the '...but i'm willing to negotiate' bit.