What should my counter offer be for a job I really want?
September 2nd, 2010 | 
Author: Question by sweetpeanc1245: What should my counter offer be for a job I really want?
I just received a job offer for a position I really want. The problem, of course, is money.
When I had the initial phone interview, The interviewer asked what salary I was looking for. I tried to avoid the question, but he pretty much forced me to answer. So I said that I was looking for something in the high thirties or low forties, but I could negotiate for the right job.
The offer was 30,000. I’m obviously going to ask for more, but how much should I ask for?
And why would they pursue me when they clearly weren’t planning on getting near the range I mentioned?
Best answer:
Answer by cgminime
Ask for what you want/need to go to work for them. If your credentials fit their needs, they will undoubtedly pay it. You are right, they would not call you in for an interview if they were not interested. Good Luck!
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What is the benefit package? You have to figure benefits are at least 20% of the pay. I would really weigh that into my decision. What you could do is counter offer with a couple thousand more with benefits.
Evidently they recognize your abilities and feel you would be an asset to their company for them to pursue you. Also remember that what they are doing is sometimes a way to see how you handle yourself in touchy situations. In the future you want to remember to never avoid the salary question. Always be ready to answer with a firm response, that shows the prospective employer you know what you are worth!
Companies usually expect us to counter, yet most of us girls unfortunately don’t usually negotiate for higher pay.
In my experience, they usually come back with an offer in between what you ask for and what they originally offered. Also, there are usually salary bands with a range of pay. Specific jobs are tied to specific bands. If you can find out what your positions range is, you will know what you’re up against. Companies don’t like to start someone off at the high end of the band because it doesn’t leave much room for raises going forward. Yet they gave you the impression your range was perfectly acceptable.
I wouldn’t hesitate to bring up your original impression of expected pay. Good for you for valuing yourself. We usually get what we ask for. Maybe have a goal of no less than 37,500. If a company can get away with paying you less than you deserve, they will.