Practice English vocabulary for salary negotiation: discussing compensation packages, market data, competing offers, and total compensation components.
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You want to open a conversation with a recruiter about your pay. Which phrase is most professional?
'I'd like to discuss the compensation package' is the professional, neutral phrase to open a salary negotiation. It is collaborative and broad, covering all components, not just base salary.
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The recruiter asks what you are looking for. You state your desired salary. Which phrase is most natural?
'My current expectation is...' is the standard soft phrase for stating your desired salary. It signals flexibility while still anchoring the negotiation at your preferred level.
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You researched salary data from Levels.fyi and LinkedIn Salary. How do you reference this in the negotiation?
'Based on market data, the range for this role is...' is the strong, credible way to anchor your number to external evidence rather than personal need or feeling.
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You have received an offer from another company and are using it as leverage. Which phrase is correct?
'I'm comparing two offers' signals to the recruiter that you have a competing offer without being aggressive. It creates urgency and justifies your negotiation without revealing all details.
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You want to understand the full value of what the company is offering beyond just salary. Which term covers everything?
'Total compensation' includes base salary, annual bonus, equity (RSUs or options), and benefits (health, retirement, PTO). Always negotiate on total comp, not just base salary.