Best Way to Counteroffer
I just received an offer letter from this morning. Should I counter back with a written letter? Or should I place a phone call to ask if they are open to negotiation regarding salary? In the letter the salary is stated and reinforced with a comment regarding their policy.
Call. You can do a better job of understanding where they can move on salary if you are listening to them talk. Email exchanges give you less of that type of information.
Tell them you are thrilled to get the offer and youre excited to start working for them. This is important so they know that you want the job and it means more to you than just the money. People want to know that you like their job.
Then explain why you think the offer is low. Here are some tips for making your case for a higher salary:
http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2003/12/11/4-tips-for-salary-negotiation/
Penelope