About this template
Most people know they should negotiate; the hard part is knowing what to say. These scripts give you the words for the conversations that matter most — from requesting a raise meeting to confirming a new offer in writing.
A one-page prep worksheet helps you build your case first: a researched market range, a target and walk-away number, and three wins with measurable results. Each script uses highlighted fill-ins so you can adapt it quickly and say it in your own voice.
Who it's for
- Employees preparing to ask for a raise or promotion
- Job seekers weighing a new offer
- Anyone who finds money conversations uncomfortable
What's included
- Negotiation prep worksheet: market range, target, walk-away number and evidence
- Script 1 — asking for a raise (meeting request email, talking points, “not right now” replies)
- Script 2 — responding to a new offer and buying time
- Script 3 — counteroffer by phone and by email
- Script 4 — negotiating sign-on bonus, PTO, remote work, title, equity and more
- Script 5 — replies to common pushback; Script 6 — follow-up, acceptance and decline emails
How to use it
- 1
Complete the prep worksheet before any pay conversation.
- 2
Choose the script that fits your situation and replace every highlighted field.
- 3
Practice out loud, then pause after you state your number.
- 4
Confirm whatever you agree in writing using the follow-up emails.
