Prepare a reasoned response to an offer.

The idea

Thank the employer, propose a specific change and explain why it matters.

Examples

  • Gracias por la oferta y por su confianza.Thank you for the offer and your confidence.
  • ¿Podríamos hablar del salario propuesto?Could we discuss the proposed salary?
  • Por mi experiencia, solicito un salario mayor.Given my experience, I am requesting a higher salary.
  • ¿Sería posible trabajar desde casa dos días?Would it be possible to work from home two days?
  • Eso facilitaría mis desplazamientos semanales.That would make my weekly commute easier.
  • Si les parece, revisemos también las vacaciones.If you agree, let us also review the leave entitlement.

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Watch out

A request is a negotiation, not an accepted condition; seek confirmation.

Try it yourself

  1. Choose the word that completes the sentence. Por mi experiencia, ___ un sueldo mayor. (solicito / cierro)

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    solicito

    solicito states the request.

  2. Choose the word that completes the sentence. ¿Podríamos hablar de las ___ del puesto? (condiciones / ventanas)

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    condiciones

    condiciones refers to the terms.

  3. Choose the word that completes the sentence. Este horario ___ el cuidado de mi familia. (facilitaría / borraría)

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    facilitaría

    facilitaría explains the expected benefit.

Use it today

Make a counterproposal and give your reason.