The Negotiaelle Journal
Salary negotiation strategy for professional women
Practical scripts and tactics for the conversation you have next — raises, promotions, lowball offers.
Practical salary negotiation strategy for professional women — how to ask for a raise, respond to a lowball offer, and make a clear case for promotion. Written for the conversation you have next.
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How to negotiate a counter offer from your current employer — when you have an outside offer and you are not sure you want to leave
Have an outside offer but not sure you want to leave? Here is how to negotiate a counter offer from your current employer — with scripts for every outcome.
What to say when a recruiter asks your salary expectations — before you have even had an interview
When a recruiter asks your salary expectations before an interview, giving a range is almost always the wrong answer. Here is what to say instead.
How to negotiate a raise at your performance review — the complete script, including what to say when they push back
75% of people who ask for a raise at their performance review get one. Here is the complete script — including what to say when they push back.
How to use pay transparency to find out if you are underpaid — and what to do when you are
Pay transparency laws now give you the right to know what your colleagues earn. Here is how to find out if you're underpaid — and what to do about it.
They gave you a 2% raise. Here is what to do next.
Got a raise that was lower than expected? The conversation is not over. Here is exactly how to reopen it — with scripts for every manager response.
What to do when you have two job offers at the same time — how to use them without burning either bridge
Two job offers at once is the strongest negotiating position in hiring. Here is exactly how to use them, including when you prefer the lower-paying role.
How to negotiate maternity leave before you accept a job offer — what to ask for, when to raise it, and exactly what to say
Most maternity leave advice is for women already pregnant. This article is for before — when your leverage is highest. Scripts for every scenario.
How to negotiate remote work or flexible hours in a job offer — and what to do when they say it's not possible
Negotiating remote work or flexible hours in a job offer requires different framing for women. Here are the scripts for every scenario, including the no.
How to ask for a signing bonus — including when one wasn't offered
88% of companies have a signing bonus budget. Most don't use it unless asked. Here is exactly how to ask — including when nothing was offered.
How to negotiate your salary after a career break — without apologising for the gap
Returning to work after a career break? Here is how to negotiate your salary without apologising for the gap — with scripts for every employer pushback.
What to say when they push back on your salary — a script for every response
Most negotiation advice ends at the ask. This article starts there — with word-for-word scripts for every pushback, including the ones designed to make you feel grateful.
How to negotiate your salary when you get promoted internally — without making it awkward with your manager
Internal promotions are where women leave the most money behind. Here is why companies lowball by default — and exactly what to say before you sign.
Can you lose a job offer by negotiating salary?
Fewer than 2% of offers are ever rescinded after negotiation. Here is what the data actually shows — and exactly what to say when the offer arrives.
How to negotiate when they say the salary is non-negotiable
"Non-negotiable" is one of the most common things employers say — and one of the least precise. Here is how to decode it and what to say next.
The salary counter-offer email — 4 templates women actually send (with line-by-line notes)
Four counter-offer email templates built for the tightrope women walk when negotiating — with notes on why every word is there.
How to negotiate your first salary — and why you absolutely should
Nobody taught you this. Here's exactly what to do when you get your first real job offer — and how to ask for more without risking the job.
How to ask for a promotion without making it awkward
Negotiating a promotion with your current manager is completely different from negotiating a job offer. Here's how to have the conversation without damaging the relationship.
How to negotiate your salary as a woman — and actually get what you asked for
The negotiation advice designed for men doesn't work the same way for women. Here's what actually works — and exactly what to say at every stage of the conversation.
You got the offer. The number is lower than you expected. Here's exactly what to say.
You got the offer. The number is lower than you expected. Here's exactly what to say in the next 60 seconds — and in the email that follows.