Career
This offer is already near the top of our range
LevelIntermediateTarget5 minutesYour roleJob candidateVoiceDirect recruiter
Before you begin
A video call after the candidate receives a written offer
Robin wants you to join, but the base salary is close to the approved limit. Make one clear request and be ready to discuss another option.
Opening line
“We are excited about you, but I want to be transparent that this offer is already very close to the top of our approved range.”
Robin Ellis · Hiring manager
Goal
Robin understands the candidate's priority and agrees to a specific next step on salary or another part of the offer.
Direct recruiterEfficient and careful about exaggerated claims.
- Tone
- Direct
- How they may push back
- Asks what you personally did
- What helps
- You answer honestly with a clear example