There are many who believe that if you're pleased with the initial offer, you should accept. Never engage in negotiations for the sake of engaging in them. While some people disagree with this, others feel that you should bargain whenever you get the chance.
As an inexperienced graduate, you must know if you should be negotiating or not. Let’s take a closer look at both sides of the argument.
When Negotiation becomes Mandatory
After finding the perfect applicant, companies are more than likely to be open to compensation negotiations. It's common for recruiters to have a second and third choice in mind, but they're seldom as excellent as the
The best intern generally gets more stipend, may be not too much but there is a difference. There is no escaping the fact that firms are constrained by their budgets, yet negotiating a wage offer is simply a small component. Employers who are willing to negotiate a wage with you are interested in you because they recognise your value. So even if you reject their offer, doesn’t mean the job is gone. Your value won’t decrease, rest assured.
When should you avoid negotiating?
It's been said by several job gurus that there are some situations when you shouldn't even try to negotiate a pay. Not because you are an intern but why should you be paid for what you are not worth?
To be fair, if your counter-offer can demonstrate some of your prior successes or accomplishments for the company, as well as your treasured talents that human resources ignored in their original evaluation, they might consider.Alternatively, if you can't explain your pay request, you run the danger of losing the job if the offer is withdrawn. Also, it's a waste of time to negotiate compensation when there's a huge difference between what the firm offers and what you desire.
If you don't accept the job offer within a reasonable amount of time, you're unknowingly paving way for other candidates to take on your role.
One of the numerous milestones in your professional journey is negotiating a wage offer with a prospective employer. Your chances of success will improve as you prepare for the difficulties ahead.
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