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One way to respond to a salary offer

Tags: business, sales, marketing, project-management

Friday, April 8, 2016 11:10:31 PM

Client: We’d like you to offer you between <lower figure> and <upper figure>.

You:

  • Repeat the upper figure.
  • Be quiet for up to 30-seconds. Appear lost in thought.
  • After a second offer, ask about room for advancement.