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Career Talk Job Search Queries 2 years ago
Posted on 16 Aug 2022, this text provides information on Job Search Queries related to Career Talk. Please note that while accuracy is prioritized, the data presented might not be entirely correct or up-to-date. This information is offered for general knowledge and informational purposes only, and should not be considered as a substitute for professional advice.
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I got a job offer at a small company. The founders are upper middle age and a bit intimidating but very smart people. I want to join them because I feel a lot of learning and growing opportunities there. But they don't seem to be very open to negotiation and are trying to pay me less than the market rate.
After a few messages, I still have not made much progress and they don't seem to be very open to negotiation. I even tried to say "Salary you are offering is below the market rate and other offers I got and I have to think about think about the offer" to scare them a bit, but it is not working much.
Now I have a meeting with them soon on Monday. I requested them to schedule it so I can ask some questions about the job and working conditions.
I want to bring up this part again. I have received more competitive job offers including one from a very small startup with unlimited work from home possibilities so I am honestly disappointed in their offer. I am wondering what points should I bring up during the meeting to increase the chance of a better job offer.
Some of the points I can think of:
A) Mention other job offers and their benefits B) Show them my open source contributions.
A) Mention other job offers and their benefits
B) Show them my open source contributions.
I don't know if these are good points.
They also mentioned they have a performance review after 6 months and to rather wait for it instead of asking for a higher salary now. That way they will have something to confidently evaluate my skill level. I don't know if it is a good idea and if I can trust them.
While a little bit underpaid, I still feel joining them can be a very good move for me in the long term. I am still considering accepting the offer anyway because of the possibility to grow. Maybe I will also be able to show my self-worth while working there.
My question is what are the points I can bring up during the meeting to increase my chances of a better job offer? I believe there is no harm in trying to negotiate. Even it don't work in this case, I will learn a valuable skill.
Update: I am working there for 1.5 months now. Turn out the company is excellent. It's very relaxed place and everything is pretty great there too. Even if I don't get any raise after 6 months, I will still be very glad to work there because of other perks.
While a little bit underpaid, I still feel joining them can be a very good move for me in the long term.
There you go. If you can pay your bills, don't sweat the salary. IT salaries increase very quickly with a few years of experience.
How to increase your chances of a better offer:
Tell them that the job is underpaid, but you feel like joining them will be a very good career move in the long term.
This implies (don't explicitly tell them) that the salary expectations for someone like you with 3-5 years of experience are much higher, so in 2-3 years, they will have to pay you more or you will get poached by a recruiter.
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