8. Negotiation Example
What if someone is paid more than you, and on the surface it seems
unfair?
“It has come to my attention that ‘Charlie Brown’ is paid more then me
and from my perspective, I feel I’m working at a similar level to him and
bring similar attributes to the company.
What skills and capabilities do you think I need to improve or
demonstrate to be considered on a par with that person and obtain a
similar salary?”
9. So why do we find it hard to ask
for more money?
How do you
get the salary
right?
New Job Offer
10. Negotiation Example
Front end Developer role for a product company advertised at $80-120k.
You currently work at a bank, have 4 years’ experience and are paid $100k package.
They ask what salary you are looking for:
“Given my skills and experience I am looking for around $110-120k – depending on the
role and responsibilities I will be given.
I can give more clarity towards the end of the process, once I understand the role better
and have an idea of other offers I have on the table.”
If they ask is it package or + super:
“Well it’s a range so it doesn’t really matter does it at this stage? (if pushed) – around
$110k package as my lower limit. Does that seem fair to you in line with my skills and
experience?”
11. Negotiation Example
Crunch time - they offer $100k package
“I have to say I’m disappointed with that number. Given the level of responsibility I feel
the role warrants a higher salary.
Is there anything that can be done to increase it?”
Or:
“I’m considering offers from other companies and so I’ll have to get back to you – if you
can increase the salary in the meantime then it’s more likely that I’d be able to accept.
A figure of $110k would make it a lot more likely that I would take the role.”
Going to cover:
Why good negotiating is important
What goes on in the boardroom and salary review processes
Practical Tips for you to use
Impostor syndrome – not worthy of recognition, undeserving and guilty
Tiara syndrome
Women underestimate, men overestimate
Pay gap still exists – not all negotiating but still room for improvement to reduce the gap
Women increasingly becoming breadwinners
Not good for the team or company if you leave without discussion - $50k to replace
For a new role: - compare to internal staff - research role externally – number you give them!
For a pay rise: - 4-5 months before, discussions start - start having conversations early
Managers have budgets to consider
Large companies – calibration
Small company – need to ask
Every company is different but we can make some generalisations
Tech Interest – can really vary – dependent on you
Start up – can pay really well if well funded
Your worth is different with every company and each type of company – not the same!
Research
Get facts in your head, write them out long hand
Make sure your successes have been communicated before hand(ideally)
If not now, how? And when?
Feedback on another employee?
Do your research early
Try to give a range early in the piece that you’ll clarify later
Get feedback on what the recruiter thinks of what you are seeking
Need to avoid being seen as cheap but also need to get through the HR process when they have been given a set salary band to consider.
Are your skills in hot demand? If so, now is the time to negotiate or Contract
Look at opportunity and future potential not just immediate dollars
No matter how good – you might not get an increase
Questions
Exercise made famous by Amy Cuddy in her Ted Talk in 2012
Did research that showed that if people took this power pose for 2 minutes prior to going into the interview it increased their interview performance
Reduced stress and increased confidence