WOU CG 2024-25 DM Accessible - Flipbook - Page 26
Thank You Notes &
Salary Negotiation
Should I send a thank you card or email? Absolutely!
Why should you write a thank you?
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It creates a positive connection with the interviewer(s)
It helps you stand out
It demonstrates professionalism and interpersonal skills
It confirms your interest in the job
Be sure to get names of each interviewer and the correct spelling. Send your email or note within
24 hours of the interview to all those who interviewed you.
Dear Ms. Hansen,
I want to thank you for taking the time to meet with me today to
discuss the onancial planner position at Cascade Associates. I
appreciate you sharing the history behind your family business and
that you care for every customer as if they were your own family.
From our conversation, I understand that maintaining the legacy of
top-notch service is your priority, and you are looking for planners
who want to continue that legacy for years to come. As I shared I am
looking to put down roots with an organization that I can be proud to
work for. I am excited about the possibility of joining your team.
If you have further questions or want to continue our conversation,
please to reach out any time.
Sincerely,
Woloe Wolf
Should I Negotiate My Salary?
Yes!
Salary negotiation is perfectly normal and expected for most full time job
offers. The compounding effect of avoiding negotiation hurts — big time.
Assuming an average annual pay increase of 5%, an employee whose starting
salary was $55,000 rather than $50,000 would earn an additional $600,000+
over the course of a 40-year career*.
So do your research on what someone of your qualifications typically makes
in a similar role to the one you’ve been offered and then prepare yourself
to make a case for what you believe you should be paid. Don’t be afraid to
ask; as long as you are polite and not demanding, rescinding an offer is very
uncommon. But before you ask, study up on salary negotiation techniques.
Learn more about salary
negotiation at: WOU’s Center for
Professional Pathways
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*Source: The Journal of Organizational Behavior.
https://www.jstor.org/stable/41415674
