Salary negotiations can be nerve-wracking, especially when you’re excited about a role but the compensation isn’t quite where you want it to be. The good news? Most employers expect a counter-offer. The key is how you do it.

Here’s a step-by-step guide to countering a job offer effectively—without jeopardizing the opportunity.

Salary negotiation isn’t just about the number on your paycheck. If you’re only focusing on base salary when you get your new job offer, you’re likely leaving money—and other valuable benefits—on the table.

Negotiation is about maximizing your total compensation, career growth, flexibility, and quality of life.

Let’s break down everything you can negotiate in a salary negotiation…

What if one negotiation could change your career trajectory—and your bank account—forever? Most professionals unknowingly leave thousands (and sometimes millions) of dollars on the table by making simple negotiation mistakes. Here are the top five salary negotiation principles that people get wrong…

Learn how to negotiate your tech salary in 2025 with the ‘Enlarge the Pie’ method. Discover creative strategies to secure better outcomes—whether it’s higher pay, equity, or work-life balance—while building stronger professional relationships in the competitive tech world.