Should you negotiate your job title or level?
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Who Has Leverage: The salary is at the top of the band. What else is often negotiable?
The job level, which moves the whole band. A higher level raises the ceiling for every future raise. Source: Wikipedia – Salary negotiation
The Best Move: Best move?
Ask what it would take to be leveled one step up, with evidence. Level decisions are made at hire with interview evidence; it's the cheapest moment to change them. Source: Wikipedia – Job title
The Trap: Trap?
Taking a fancy title instead of a real level or pay change. Titles are free to give; levels cost the company money, which is why they matter. Source: Wikipedia – Job title