The best way to find out, says Weiss, is to inquire.

And don’t just say, “Is that number negotiable?”

but dig into what went into calculating the figure.

How to Negotiate Your Salary

Weiss suggests asking: Where did the number come from?

What did you count as my years of experience?

“If an offer is made, there is an opportunity to explore and expand it.”

With that, you should be able to figure out if there’s wiggle room for negotiation.

From there, you canfollow some of our tips to get what you want.

Setting the Record Straight on Negotiating Your Salary| Harvard Business Review

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