Research Templates
Market Rate Tracker: ``` Role: [Title] Location: [City] Industry: [Sector] Company Size: [Range]
Source | Low | Median | High | Notes -------|-----|--------|------|------- [Source 1] | $X | $Y | $Z | [Context] ```
Total Compensation Calculator: ``` Base Salary: $ Bonus Target: %/$ Equity Annual Value: $ Benefits Premium: $ 401k Match: $ Other Perks: $ Total Annual Value: $ ```
Negotiation Scripts
Initial Response: "Thank you for the offer. I'm excited about the opportunity and appreciate the time you've invested in the process. I'd like to take [24-48] hours to review everything thoroughly. When would be a good time to discuss the details?"
Counter Proposal: "I've reviewed the offer carefully and I'm very interested in moving forward. Based on my research and the value I'll bring in [specific areas], I was hoping we could explore a package closer to [specific number]. I'm confident this investment will pay dividends through [specific value proposition]."
Closing: "I appreciate your flexibility on [components adjusted]. If we can finalize at these numbers, I'm ready to accept and excited to start contributing to [company priority]. Shall we document these terms?"