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Negotiation Email Sample
Demonstrate your
gratitude for the position
and opportunity you
have to work with this
company/employer.
Subject: Offer Acceptance and Salary Nego7a7on – [Your Name]
Express to the employer
the value that you bring
to the position in terms
I hope this message finds you well. I am wri7ng to express my sincere gra7tude for the offerof
to experience, skills,
and achievements. This
join [Company Name] as a [Posi7on Title]. I am excited about the opportunity to contribute to
can help support your
the team and am confident that my skills and experiences align well with the goals of [specific
suggested offer.
Dear [Hiring Manager’s Name],
department or project]. AOer careful considera7on, I would like to discuss the star7ng salary
that was offered. Based on my research and understanding of the role’s responsibili7es, as well
as the cost of living in [loca7on] and the industry standard for similar posi7ons, I kindly request
a star7ng salary of [Your Salary Request] instead of the ini7ally offered [Offered Salary].
After you have done your
research on your offered
salary and benefits in I believe this adjustment more accurately reflects the value I bring to [Company Name],
comparison to similarconsidering my [specific skills/experiences/achievements relevant to the job]. I am very
positions in your area,enthusias7c about the prospect of work at [Company Name] and am confident that I can make
current economic climate,
significant contribu7ons to the team. Addi7onally, I would appreciate any further clarifica7on
and your industry, you
on the details of the benefits package, including [specific benefits you want to ask about, like
can negotiate the offer
health insurance, re7rement plans, etc.].
at hand.
If you have any questions
abut the benefits included
I am very much looking forward to the opportunity to work together and am open to further
in your offer, this is your
opportunity
to ask
discussion on this maVer. I am confident that we can reach a mutual agreement that reflects
the
for clarfication.
value and contribu7ons I am eager to bring to [Company Name].
Thank you very much for considering my request. I look forward to your response.
Warm regards,
[Your Name}
Wrap up your email,
express your interest in
continuing the conversation
and follow-up, and thank
the employer for this
opportunity.
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