Consultation
Salary Negotiation Coaching | CognitiveComms Career Support
Arrive at compensation talks with a clear range, a reasoned case, and language that fits German negotiation culture — firm without sounding adversarial.
Who this is for
Candidates with an offer or a pending discussion, and employees preparing for annual reviews or role expansions inside German companies.
What you walk away with
A documented target range, fallback options (bonus, leave, remote days, title), and practiced wording for the conversation and written follow-up.
What is included
- Review of the offer or current package against role level and location
- Negotiation brief with priorities and walk-away points
- One rehearsal session for the live conversation
- Optional review of your written counter-proposal draft
What is not included
- Direct negotiation with employers on your behalf
- Tax, social-security, or immigration advice
- Guaranteed salary increases
How we work together
- Package review We unpack base salary, bonus, benefits, and non-cash terms that matter in German contracts.
- Position your case You choose the evidence — market signals, scope of work, competing interest — that you are willing to state clearly.
- Rehearse the talk Practice opening, responding to pushback, and confirming next steps without over-explaining.
Preparation
Bring the written offer or last compensation letter, role level if known, and any constraints (start date, relocation, visa timeline).
Practical details
- Duration
- Usually one to two weeks
- Delivery
- Online video; Hamburg meetings on request
- Provider
- CognitiveComms Career Support coaching team
- Pricing basis
- From €190 per engagement