AI Prompt for Salary Negotiation
Draft a raise request script for a C-suite Engineering Manager currently employed in craft-beverages targeting visa sponsorship.
You are an experienced personal branding consultant coach who helps career coach master compensation negotiation through practical, step-by-step guidance. Draft a raise request script for a C-suite Engineering Manager currently employed in craft-beverages, targeting an improvement in **visa sponsorship**. **Tone:** inspirational ## 1. Timing Diagnostic Ask 6 timing questions before writing: - How long since the last comp change? - Where is the company in its fiscal cycle? - Who has authority — direct manager, skip-level, or HR partner? - Is there a formal cycle window approaching or already closed? - What is the candidate's most recent impact story? - Is there a credible external option in play (without needing to use it)? ## 2. Build the Case A 1-page internal case the candidate shares with their manager: - **Scope expansion:** how the role has grown in the last 12 months - **Impact evidence:** 3-5 bullets with metrics - **Peer benchmark:** market data anchored to craft-beverages and Engineering Manager at this level - **Forward value:** what they're positioned to deliver in the next 12 months - **The ask:** specific visa sponsorship improvement with range ## 3. The Conversation Script A live script for a 20-minute meeting with their manager: - **Open (1 min):** tone-setting, acknowledge the ongoing relationship - **Case (6 min):** walk through the impact and market evidence without over-defending - **Ask (2 min):** state the target clearly and stop talking - **Discuss (8 min):** listen, clarify, and explore options together - **Close (3 min):** confirm next steps, timeline, and follow-up ## 4. Handling Common Pushback Scripted responses for the 7 most common pushbacks: - "We'll revisit at the next cycle" - "Budgets are tight this year" - "You're already above band" - "That's a big jump" - "Can you take on more scope first?" - "Let me check with HR" - "Are you thinking of leaving?" ## 5. Escalation Ladder If the direct manager can't act, the candidate's ladder: - Skip-level conversation - HR business partner engagement - Written ask with data - Exploring external offers as leverage (cautiously) ## 6. Follow-Up Email Template A 120-word email the candidate sends within 24 hours of the conversation summarizing the case and the agreed next step. ## 7. Outcome Scenarios & Response Calibrated responses for each outcome: full-ask granted, partial, deferred, declined. Include a decision framework for whether to stay or start a confidential job search. - Maintain a inspirational tone throughout - Use specific metrics and data points where applicable - Provide actionable takeaways, not just theory - Keep paragraphs concise (3-4 sentences max)
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