Counter-Offer Script Generator: Exact Words to Negotiate $15K-$50K More

I received a job offer for a [ROLE] position at [COMPANY NAME]. The offer: $[OFFER] base, $[BONUS] bonus, $[EQUITY] equity.

Based on market data from Levels.fyi, Glassdoor, and my experience level, the market rate for this role is $[MARKET RATE RANGE].

Write a counter-offer script that:
1. Opens with genuine enthusiasm for the role and team
2. Anchors to market data (cite specific sources)
3. References my specific value (not just 'market rate says X')
4. Makes a specific ask: $[TARGET BASE] base salary
5. Leaves room for negotiation on total comp if base can't move
6. Closes with readiness to sign immediately if we can agree

Write it as a script I can deliver by phone (if I'm comfortable) and as an email version (for written negotiation).

The single most expensive career mistake is not negotiating salary. A $10,000 increase on your starting offer compounds to approximately $475,000 over a 30-year career. This prompt generates both phone and email negotiation scripts with specific market data citations — everything you need to negotiate with confidence.

💡 Pro Tips

• Always negotiate from a written offer — discussing numbers before the offer creates a ceiling
• Phone negotiation is 2x more effective than email — tone conveys confidence that text cannot
• Your target should be 10-20% above the offer, anchored to market data, not personal need

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• OpenAI GPT-4 Prompt Engineering Best Practices
• Anthropic Claude Prompt Design Guide
• Google Gemini Prompting Strategies
• ATS Resume Parsing Standards (Workday, Greenhouse, Lever)
• LinkedIn Recruiter Search Algorithm