Salary Negotiation
Develop arguments and a conversation guide for a successful salary negotiation.
Prompt template
Help me prepare for a salary negotiation: **Current position:** [ROLE & INDUSTRY] **Current compensation:** [GROSS / YEAR or MONTH] **Target compensation:** [DESIRED SALARY] **Experience:** [YEARS IN THE INDUSTRY] **Recent achievements:** [RELEVANT PERFORMANCE LAST 12 MONTHS] **Market benchmark:** [IF KNOWN — e.g. from salary report] **Counterpart:** [MANAGER / HR] Create: 1. **3 main arguments** for the raise 2. **Opening lines** to start the conversation 3. **Responses to common objections** (e.g. "Budget is tight") 4. **BATNA** (Best Alternative to Negotiated Agreement) 5. **Non-monetary benefits** as negotiation chips
Replace placeholders in [square brackets]: [ROLE & INDUSTRY][GROSS / YEAR or MONTH][DESIRED SALARY][YEARS IN THE INDUSTRY][RELEVANT PERFORMANCE LAST 12 MONTHS][IF KNOWN — e.g. from salary report][MANAGER / HR]
How to use this template
Copy the prompt, replace the placeholders in square brackets with your details and paste it into the AI assistant of your choice. The more precise your details, the better the result.
Tips for better results
- Start at the top of your range — you will be negotiated down.
- Justify with market data, not personal need.
- Practice the conversation out loud — ask the AI to role-play as your manager.
Suitable open models
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Keywords: #salary #negotiation #career #hr