Job Offer Proposal

You've finally got that long awaited job offer. Time to sit back and relax? No! On the contrary, it's time to be as alert and sharp as ever. Your acceptance could make a world of difference to your future. Don't be overjoyed into accepting when you should actually be thinking of what negotiations you should be making. The company will be expecting this anyway.

Acknowledge receipt of the offer letter immediately but at ask for some time to think it over. Especially if it's a job you are sure you want but the salary package and other benefits are not up to your expectations. Some of the things other than the salary which may be worth negotiating for are relocation expenses, medical benefits for you and your family, paid vacations, phone allowance, memberships to professional and non-professional societies, etc.
Here are some points you should keep in mind while writing your counter proposal letter.

• The first paragraph of your letter must thank the employer for his offer and at the same time highlight the fact that they have made a prize catch. Make sure they know how profitable you will be for the company.
• Next, allot one paragraph for each part of the offer that does not agree with you. Make sure you give good reasons why this is so. If necessary, remind them of how valuable you can be as an employee.
• To conclude, insist that your demands are not extravagant considering your potential. Politely say that you hope they will consider your counter proposal favorably and make you an offer that you can willingly accept at the earliest.
• Giving the counter proposal a balanced feel by including some parts of their offer which you unconditionally accept is also a good idea.
• Your counter proposal can also include points on which you need clarifications.