Phase 1: Preparation & Setting the Framework
Recommended Duration: 5-10 Minuten
About this Phase
Prepare thoroughly for the conversation. Define your goals and create a list of arguments that support your position.
Conquer salary negotiations without the stress. Learn to conduct salary discussions that are fair yet economically viable through AI role-playing scenarios. Various AI characters simulate different negotiation styles—from the reserved to the assertive employee.
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Follow this proven 5-phase structure for professional and successful Salary Negotiations.
Recommended Duration: 5-10 Minuten
Prepare thoroughly for the conversation. Define your goals and create a list of arguments that support your position.
Recommended Duration: 15-20 Minuten
Present the employee's achievements and compare them to the market. Highlight how the employee's contributions have contributed to the company's success.
Recommended Duration: 20-25 Minuten
Begin the negotiation by asking the employee for their salary expectations and argue based on that. Make sure to promote an open discussion.
Recommended Duration: 15-20 Minuten
Find a mutually acceptable agreement. Also consider alternative solutions such as bonuses or professional development opportunities.
Recommended Duration: 5-10 Minuten
Record the agreements made in writing and ensure that both parties understand and accept the outcomes.
Prepare thoroughly for the conversation. Define your goals and create a list of arguments that support your position.
• Analyze market conditions and salaries for similar positions.
Present the employee's achievements and compare them to the market. Highlight how the employee's contributions have contributed to the company's success.
• Prepare specific examples of outstanding performance.
Begin the negotiation by asking the employee for their salary expectations and argue based on that. Make sure to promote an open discussion.
• Actively inquire about the employee's salary expectations.
Find a mutually acceptable agreement. Also consider alternative solutions such as bonuses or professional development opportunities.
• Propose various options to make the salary discussion more flexible.
Record the agreements made in writing and ensure that both parties understand and accept the outcomes.
• Summarize the discussed points at the end of the conversation.
As a leader, conducting Salary Negotiations is one of the most demanding tasks. You should know these typical pitfalls to successfully master Salary Negotiations.





From scenario selection to detailed feedback – Careertrainer makes Salary Conversation training simple, effective, and measurable.

Choose the appropriate scenario from various Salary Negotiations or create your own individual training scenario.

Conduct a realistic Salary Conversation with our AI. Train different situations and conversation flows in a safe environment.

Receive detailed, constructive feedback on your Salary Conversation and concrete improvement suggestions for practice.
Seminars impart knowledge—AI role-plays make it practical. Train continuously, see measurable progress, improve sustainably.
Knowledge Transfer
Imparting Leadership Knowledge
Seminars create awareness and effectively convey theoretical foundations
One-time Events
Back to daily routine after the seminar—little is retained without continuous practice
Complex Coordination
Bringing all managers together for one day requires months of planning
No Practical Application
Theory is taught, but real conversation situations cannot be practiced
No Success Measurement
Certificates of participation instead of measurable progress: Can managers really apply it?
Practical Application
Training Real Conversation Scenarios
Practice critical conversations with hyper-realistic AI characters—from feedback talks to conflict resolution
Continuous Training
Regular practice in the daily work routine instead of one-time events. Knowledge is reinforced through repetition
Available 24/7
Every manager trains when it suits them—in 15-minute sessions between meetings
Infinitely Scalable
From 1 to 1000 managers without additional trainers or coordination effort
Analytics Dashboard for HR
Real-time insights: track learning progress, identify skill gaps, measure training effectiveness
From 1 to 1000 managers without additional trainers or coordination effort
Team analytics show learning progress, skill gaps, and training effectiveness in real time
Each manager trains exactly the scenarios relevant to their role
Custom scenarios, upload your company policies, integrate with your HR systems
Train different challenges in leadership practice with our AI role-plays.
The AI simulates various types of negotiations, from modest to demanding employees. You practice factual salary negotiations with authentic responses to your arguments.
You train the different phases: acknowledging performance, assessing the market situation, outlining development perspectives, and making fair agreements. The AI assists you in conducting balanced salary negotiations.
15-30 minutes per session, depending on the complexity of the negotiation. You can practice specific argumentation techniques or run through complete negotiations multiple times.
Yes, you will receive immediate feedback on your approach to presenting arguments, responding to demands, and developing fair solutions, along with tips for objective and balanced salary negotiations.
Completely private. You can practice various salary scenarios and even difficult negotiations without your employees or colleagues knowing about it.
Your leaders train with scientifically-backed AI characters – from the insecure junior employee to the critical senior staff member. Each character is based on the Myers-Briggs model and simulates realistic conversation dynamics.
Lade Charaktere...
Prepare your leaders for diverse personalities – from the introverted analyst to the extroverted team player.→ Reduces conflicts through better understanding
All leaders train with the same characters and standards – regardless of location or department.→ Creates a consistent corporate culture
See exactly which character types challenge your teams and where there is a need for further training.→ Data-driven personnel development