Are you interviewing for a new position?
Here is a situation which happened this week. A candidate interviewed with a major corporation for a full-time management position. The candidate received an offer; however, it was for a lower paying support role.
The candidate very much wants to work for this company. Here are some options to make this a win-win so that the company gets the best talent and the candidate receives a fair market value for his/her services.
Negotiable compensation options can include:
- Sign-on bonus
- Early performance review
- Stock options
- Additional paid time off
- Flex hours
- Private office (instead of a cube!)
- Preferred parking
- Transportation allowance
- Childcare allowance
- Discounts on corporate products
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid membership for industry associations, events, and seminars
As a candidate, should the package not suit your needs, perhaps the opportunity exists for you to start as a consultant or contract-to-hire.
Most important, if you want the job, be reasonable and open to compromise. Don’t be greedy. Know your market value as well as future growth opportunities within the preferred company.
Should there not be a meeting of the minds, or the package just does not feel right, then wait for other doors to open.
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