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Sharpen your negotiation skills with AI opponents of varying difficulty

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Practice negotiating with AI opponents of varying difficulty

⚡⚡ intermediate
60/40
analytical

AU Sales Role: $325K Base Negotiation

Sales role in Australia with 60/40 split. Target $325K BASE salary (not total package). Includes 11.5% superannuation. Practice navigating compensation structure confusion and staying focused on base.

💼 Sales Role - Negotiating BASE Salary
Target BASE:$325,000
+ 11.5% super on top
Total OTE (100% target):$541,667
Base Range:$280,000 - $340,000
Uses Anchoring
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🇦🇺 AU Super
⚡⚡ intermediate
analytical

$325K Target vs Band-Limited Company

They open with $115K but have a hard band cap. Practice probing for the band, level, and closing on a fast mismatch decision.

Starting Offer:$115,000
Your Target:$325,000
Budget Range:$115,000 - $170,000
Uses Anchoring
Empathy Works
⚡ beginner
collaborative

$325K Target vs Role/Level Mismatch

They open with $115K because the role is genuinely scoped far below your level. Practice cleanly diagnosing mismatch and exiting without burning bridges.

Starting Offer:$115,000
Your Target:$325,000
Budget Range:$100,000 - $140,000
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⚡⚡⚡ expert
competitive

$115K Anchor Test (Room to Move)

They open at $115K as an anchor test but have room to re-level. Practice quantifying, de-risking, and closing on a written offer.

Starting Offer:$115,000
Your Target:$325,000
Budget Range:$115,000 - $335,000
Uses Anchoring
Pressure Tactics
⚡ beginner
collaborative

Software Engineer Salary Negotiation

Practice negotiating a $120K offer up to your target of $150K with a friendly HR manager

Starting Offer:$120,000
Your Target:$150,000
Budget Range:$120,000 - $155,000
Empathy Works
⚡⚡ intermediate
analytical

Senior Developer Compensation Package

Negotiate a comprehensive package including salary, equity, and benefits with a hiring manager

Starting Offer:$150,000
Your Target:$180,000
Budget Range:$150,000 - $185,000
Uses Anchoring
Empathy Works
⚡⚡⚡ expert
competitive

VP Engineering Offer Negotiation

High-stakes negotiation with an experienced recruiter for an executive position

Starting Offer:$280,000
Your Target:$350,000
Budget Range:$280,000 - $340,000
Uses Anchoring
Pressure Tactics
⚡⚡⚡⚡ ruthless
manipulative

Ruthless CFO Negotiation

Face off against a tough CFO known for using every negotiation trick in the book

Starting Offer:$130,000
Your Target:$200,000
Budget Range:$140,000 - $190,000
Uses Anchoring
Pressure Tactics
⚡ beginner
collaborative

Annual Raise Discussion

Practice asking your supportive manager for a performance-based raise

Starting Offer:$5
Your Target:$15
Budget Range:$5 - $18
Empathy Works
⚡⚡ intermediate
analytical

Vendor Contract Renewal

Negotiate a software vendor contract renewal with better terms

Starting Offer:$65,000
Your Target:$50,000
Budget Range:$40,000 - $65,000
Uses Anchoring
Pressure Tactics
Empathy Works

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