Salary negotiation, step by step

Quick answer

This course starts with what total pay really includes, then moves to scripts for the salary-expectations question, countering a job offer and asking for a raise. Harvard Business Review, Indeed and TED lead the list. Press Play all on repeat to work through it, and A–B loop a script until you can say it calmly.

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Videos in this playlist

  1. 13 steps to getting what you want in a negotiation | The Way We Work, a TED series3 steps to getting what you want in a negotiation | The Way We Work, a TED seriesTEDPlay from here Loop
  2. 2What is total compensation? | Employment | Financial Literacy | Khan AcademyWhat is total compensation? | Employment | Financial Literacy | Khan AcademyKhan AcademyPlay from here Loop
  3. 3Unpacking employee benefits | Employment | Financial mathematics (TX TEKS) | Khan AcademyUnpacking employee benefits | Employment | Financial mathematics (TX TEKS) | Khan AcademyKhan AcademyPlay from here Loop
  4. 4How to Weigh Job BenefitsHow to Weigh Job BenefitsTwo CentsPlay from here Loop
  5. 5How Can I Get A Raise?How Can I Get A Raise?Two CentsPlay from here Loop
  6. 6Pay Transparency Laws Explained: What They Mean For Job Seekers | NerdWalletPay Transparency Laws Explained: What They Mean For Job Seekers | NerdWalletNerdWalletPlay from here Loop
  7. 7How to Negotiate Your Starting SalaryHow to Negotiate Your Starting SalaryHarvard Business ReviewPlay from here Loop
  8. 8How to Answer “What Are Your Salary Expectations?”How to Answer “What Are Your Salary Expectations?”Harvard Business ReviewPlay from here Loop
  9. 9How to Negotiate Salary: Asking for More Money After a Job Offer | IndeedHow to Negotiate Salary: Asking for More Money After a Job Offer | IndeedIndeedPlay from here Loop
  10. 10Salary Negotiation Tips: During Interview + After Job Offer | Indeed Career TipsSalary Negotiation Tips: During Interview + After Job Offer | Indeed Career TipsIndeedPlay from here Loop
  11. 11How to Answer "What Are Your Salary Expectations?" | Indeed Career TipsHow to Answer "What Are Your Salary Expectations?" | Indeed Career TipsIndeedPlay from here Loop
  12. 12How to Use a Counter Job Offer to Get the Salary You Want | Indeed Career TipsHow to Use a Counter Job Offer to Get the Salary You Want | Indeed Career TipsIndeedPlay from here Loop
  13. 13“What Are Your Salary Expectations?”| How to Best Answer“What Are Your Salary Expectations?”| How to Best AnswerLinkedInPlay from here Loop
  14. 14How to Answer: "What's Your Expected Salary?"How to Answer: "What's Your Expected Salary?"The Money Guy ShowPlay from here Loop
  15. 15How To Ask For More Money | The 3-Minute GuideHow To Ask For More Money | The 3-Minute GuideThe Financial DietPlay from here Loop
  16. 16How To Be A Good Negotiator | The Financial DietHow To Be A Good Negotiator | The Financial DietThe Financial DietPlay from here Loop
  17. 17Negotiate a Higher Salary Using Pay Transparency Laws | NerdWalletNegotiate a Higher Salary Using Pay Transparency Laws | NerdWalletNerdWalletPlay from here Loop
  18. 18The Compensation DiscussionThe Compensation DiscussionStanford Graduate School of BusinessPlay from here Loop
  19. 19Margaret Neale: Negotiation: Getting What You WantMargaret Neale: Negotiation: Getting What You WantStanford Graduate School of BusinessPlay from here Loop
  20. 20How to win a negotiation, with former FBI hostage chief Chris VossHow to win a negotiation, with former FBI hostage chief Chris VossBig ThinkPlay from here Loop
  21. 21Know your worth, and then ask for it | Casey BrownKnow your worth, and then ask for it | Casey BrownTEDPlay from here Loop
  22. 22How to Ask for More — and Get It | Alex Carter | TEDHow to Ask for More — and Get It | Alex Carter | TEDTEDPlay from here Loop
  23. 23Why you should know how much your coworkers get paid | David BurkusWhy you should know how much your coworkers get paid | David BurkusTEDPlay from here Loop
  24. 24How to Ask for a Raise | Christine vs. WorkHow to Ask for a Raise | Christine vs. WorkHarvard Business ReviewPlay from here Loop
  25. 25How To Ask for a Raise at Work (Plus, What To Do When the Answer Is ‘No’) | Indeed Career TipsHow To Ask for a Raise at Work (Plus, What To Do When the Answer Is ‘No’) | Indeed Career TipsIndeedPlay from here Loop
  26. 26Asking For A Raise: A How-To Guide To Earn What You Deserve | Indeed Career TipsAsking For A Raise: A How-To Guide To Earn What You Deserve | Indeed Career TipsIndeedPlay from here Loop
  27. 27How To Get A Raise The RIGHT WayHow To Get A Raise The RIGHT WayThe Money Guy ShowPlay from here Loop
  28. 28How to Decide Whether to Switch Jobs for a Higher SalaryHow to Decide Whether to Switch Jobs for a Higher SalaryThe Money Guy ShowPlay from here Loop
  29. 29How Do I Make the Case for My First Raise? | S1E6 | New HereHow Do I Make the Case for My First Raise? | S1E6 | New HereHarvard Business ReviewPlay from here Loop
  30. 30Ramit Sethi: Avoid These Big Salary Negotiation MistakesRamit Sethi: Avoid These Big Salary Negotiation MistakesCNBC Make ItPlay from here Loop
  31. 31Suzy Welch: Biggest Mistake People Make When Negotiating Salary | CNBC Make It.Suzy Welch: Biggest Mistake People Make When Negotiating Salary | CNBC Make It.CNBC Make ItPlay from here Loop
  32. 32The Secret to Negotiating as a Woman | Kathryn Valentine | TEDxSugar Creek WomenThe Secret to Negotiating as a Woman | Kathryn Valentine | TEDxSugar Creek WomenTEDx TalksPlay from here Loop

What does negotiating a salary actually involve?

You research what the role usually pays where you live, decide the lowest offer you would accept, and ask for a specific number with reasons tied to your skills and results. Pay is more than salary: benefits, leave, training and flexible hours can often be negotiated too.

How do I use RepeatWatch to practise a negotiation?

A–B loop the part of a video where someone answers "What are your salary expectations?" and repeat it until the words feel natural. Slow a talk to 0.75× to take notes, and save the steps of your plan on keys 1–9 so you can review them before the meeting.

Frequently asked questions

Will negotiating make an employer withdraw the offer?

It is rare when you ask politely and give reasons, but it can happen, and norms differ by country, industry and employer. Many people find it safer to ask for a researched range and to show real enthusiasm for the job while they negotiate.

What if I have no experience or the pay is fixed?

Some jobs, such as many public-sector or union roles, have set pay scales. You may still be able to discuss your starting step, benefits, training or a review date. For a first job, focus on learning skills that raise your pay later.

Is this financial or legal advice?

No. These videos are educational and come from the channels that published them. They are not financial, tax or legal advice. Pay laws and customs differ by country, so for a personal decision consider a qualified, regulated adviser, a union representative or an employment lawyer.