How to Negotiate a Starting Salary Before You Have an Offer

Episode 36 of Office Hours with Fexingo tackles the tricky art of negotiating salary before you even have a formal offer. Lucas and Luna discuss why many job seekers wait too long—and how to plant a salary anchor early without scaring off the employer. They break down a real example: a marketing coordinator who researched comparable roles, used a ‘range plus flexibility’ frame in a second-round interview, and ended up with an offer at the top of her range. The hosts also cover what to say when a recruiter asks ‘What are your salary expectations?’ before you're ready, and why a 10–20 percent stretch above your floor is a smart opening move. Plus: when to mention competing offers or other interviews, and how to keep the conversation collaborative rather than adversarial. If you've ever felt nervous about naming a number too early, this episode gives you a concrete playbook. #SalaryNegotiation #JobOffer #CareerAdvice #OfficeHoursWithFexingo #Careers #NegotiationTips #JobSearch #Compensation #InterviewSkills #ProfessionalDevelopment #WorkplaceAdvice #LucasAndLuna #SalaryTalk #JobSeekerTips #CareerStrategy #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #Podcast Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo