Key Takeaways
- Helps you prepare talking points and responses for a salary negotiation.
- Works in ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and most AI assistants.
- Give it your situation, target, and achievements in the brackets.
- Base your ask on real market research, and stay professional.
Negotiating pay is nerve-wracking, and preparation is what builds confidence. This prompt helps you prepare: framing your value, building talking points around your achievements, and rehearsing responses to pushback — so you walk into the conversation ready.
The prompt
Act as an experienced negotiation coach. Help me prepare for a salary negotiation. Situation: [e.g. a raise request, a new job offer] My current / offered salary: [figure, if you want to share] My target: [what you are aiming for] My key achievements / value: [what you bring] Market context: [any research on typical pay, if you have it] Help me by: - Framing my value in a clear, confident way - Drafting 3-4 talking points built on my achievements - Preparing calm, professional responses to likely pushback (e.g. "there's no budget") - Suggesting how to open the conversation Keep it professional, evidence-based, and collaborative — not confrontational.
How to use it
Describe your situation, target, and achievements (and any market research). The prompt helps you frame your value, build talking points, and rehearse responses to pushback. Ground your ask in real market data, and keep the tone collaborative.
Tips for best results
- Do market research first — an ask backed by real data is far more persuasive.
- Lead with value — talking points built on achievements beat "I need more".
- Rehearse pushback — ask it to "role-play the manager pushing back".
- Stay collaborative — aim for a win-win tone, not a confrontation.
A quick example
Give it a raise request with your achievements (led a project that saved costs) and a target figure, and you will get confident talking points tied to your impact, plus calm responses if the manager says the budget is tight.
Frequently asked questions
Which AI tools does this work with?
Any capable chat assistant — ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and others. Paste it in and fill the brackets.
Will it tell me the right salary to ask for?
It can help you frame and prepare, but it does not know your market — base your target on real research (salary data for your role, location, and experience) rather than an AI guess.
This prompt was written and tested by the World of AI Hub editorial team.