Offers & Career Decisions
Should I negotiate compensation before I actually receive an offer?
During an interview I was asked about compensation and now I'm worried I anchored too early. If I think the eventual offer may be below market, should I start negotiating before the firm has formally made an offer, or wait until I have something in hand?
Ian’s Answer
Oh boy, don't say a thing until they make an offer!
First, it would look extremely bad to start negotiating on your offer before you received it - do not do this!
Second, you don't even know what they will come back with.
Just wait. Don't count your eggs before they hatch. However, when/if they do make a final offer, you can absolutely say you received a 2.2x offer from another company BUT you really want to work for them...tell them if they can match/come close to that offer, you will sign on the dotted line.
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