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Salary Negotiations Textbook

A free, self-paced textbook in 7 chapters. Read a chapter, then drill it with the 302 companion flashcards using spaced repetition.

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Chapters

  1. 1Foundations: Preparing Before You Negotiate

    The main goal of any salary negotiation is to reach a mutually beneficial agreement where you are fairly compensated for your skills, experience, and impact, while still maintainin...

  2. 2Mindset, Scripts, and Communication

    How you communicate matters as much as what you ask for. The first specific number placed on the table, called the anchor, psychologically influences the rest of the negotiation, s...

  3. 3Negotiation Tactics and Counteroffers

    When you receive an offer, resist the urge to accept or reject immediately. Instead, thank them, express enthusiasm, ask for the full details in writing, and request a bit of time...

  4. 4Negotiating the Full Package

    Total compensation is more than base salary, and effective negotiators look at the whole picture: base, bonus, equity, benefits, perks, and flexibility. Knowing what each part is w...

  5. 5Red Flags and Ethical Boundaries

    Negotiation is also a time to evaluate the other side. Certain behaviors are warning signs about culture, respect, and your future experience. A company that becomes angry or hosti...

  6. 6Internal Negotiations: Raises, Promotions, and Reviews

    Negotiation does not end when you accept a job. In fact, many of the highest-leverage conversations happen internally, when you ask for a raise, a promotion, or a change in scope....

  7. 7Special Situations and Long-Term Growth

    Salary negotiation takes different shapes depending on the context, and adapting to each situation is part of the skill. For remote roles, ask how the company handles compensation...

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