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When an employer makes a job offer, always respect it. Often employers will have researched the position and the salary level they believe is appropriate.

If the offer is lower than you had hoped, you should nevertheless always state that you are happy to accept the offer and to have the opportunity to join the company.

If the offer is below your expectation but you still have a genuine interest in working with the company, you should try to keep the offer ‘in play’ and discuss how you might fit in with other team members. Do this before negotiating increased salary or compensation.