Career Coaching #8: Salary Negotiation and Job Offer Evaluation with ChatGPT

Consider the prompts in this guide as tailored tools to refine your job search strategy, build your professional skills, and navigate complex industry trends.

Understanding Your Worth in the Market

How can I assess my current market value based on my skills, experience, and the industry I'm in?

What tools or resources can I use to research typical salary ranges for a Software Development Manager in Wellington?

Preparing for Salary Negotiation

How can I prepare for a salary negotiation meeting with a potential employer?

How can I effectively communicate my salary expectations without appearing too demanding or inflexible?

Navigating the Salary Negotiation Process

Can you walk me through a typical salary negotiation process and provide tips on what to say and avoid?

What psychological tactics or negotiation techniques can I employ during a salary discussion?

Evaluating the Entire Compensation Package

How can I evaluate a job offer's overall compensation package, including salary, benefits, bonuses, stock options, and other perks?

What questions should I ask to fully understand the details of a compensation package offered by a tech start-up?

Considering Job Offer Beyond Salary

How should I evaluate other aspects of a job offer, such as work-life balance, company culture, growth opportunities, and location?

What are some key factors to consider when comparing multiple job offers, especially when salary is not the only difference?

Negotiating Benefits and Perks

What strategies can I use to negotiate benefits and perks, such as flexible working hours, remote work options, or educational support?

How do I approach the subject of additional benefits or perks if they were not initially offered in the job proposal?

Handling Counteroffers and Multiple Offers

How should I navigate receiving counteroffers from my current employer or multiple offers from different companies?

What are some ethical considerations when dealing with multiple job offers, and how can I communicate my decisions respectfully?

Understanding Legal Aspects and Agreements

What legal aspects should I know when accepting a job offer, such as non-compete clauses or confidentiality agreements?

How can I ensure that all verbal promises made during the negotiation are included in the final written contract?

Assessing Long-term Career Alignment

How do I assess if a job offer aligns with my long-term career goals and values?

What steps can I take to ensure that the salary and job offer I accept will contribute positively to my career progression?

Post-Negotiation Follow-Up and On-boarding

What is the appropriate way to follow up after salary negotiation, and how can I smoothly transition into the on-boarding process?

After negotiation, how can I set clear expectations and foster positive relationships with my new employer