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8. Offers & negotiation lite

Interview Craft · 36 pages source format

Get the offer in writing. Compare total comp, not just salary. Negotiate with data and gratitude, not ultimatums.

What you'll learn

  • Total comp
  • Negotiation scripts
  • Decision framework

Comp spreadsheet

Base, bonus, equity, benefits, learning budget, remote, PTO. Rank what matters to you.

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Build a comparison sheet for 2 hypothetical offers.

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Negotiation script

"I'm excited about this role. Based on my research and experience, I was hoping for X. Is there flexibility?"

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Write your script. Practice aloud.

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