Here's how you can effectively negotiate a severance package.

Knowing your value to the company is essential when negotiating severance. Reflect on your tenure, achievements, and any unique skills you contributed. This self-assessment will boost your confidence and provide concrete points for discussion. Remember, you're not asking for a favor; you're advocating for recognition of your contributions and seeking a fair arrangement that reflects your worth to the organization.

Presenting your experience and skills with confidence is the first step to get the company's attention. Getting them to understand their value and how much you bring.

There are three stages of discussing your severance. 1. Early candidacy interview Showcasing your experience and skills sets you apart from other candidates and show them how much you care for the position. 2. Late candidacy interview This stage usually happens when discussing your interview. This time, being flexible in negotiation and finding a good balance to land you the job. 3. Exit severance Having a legal counsel can navigate in how exit with a good severance package. The reasons for exiting and terms and conditions of your contract are important during this stage.

Negotiating benefits is an important part of the overall compensation package. To let the company understand your value and how much you can bring to them. Also, being flexible in negotiations can be essential especially in late stages of the interview.

Understanding your goals and needs can land you opportunities that is related to your industry. This question is also related to "where do you see yourself in five years" being ambitious and working hard will bring you more opportunities that you can thrive in.

This should happen in agreement between you and your company that you're leaving. The employer can understand your honesty and good reasons on why you're leaving them. Leaving them on a good note, show professionalism and builds good relationship with the employer.

One thing I have found useful for anyone going through this unfortunate process is to control the emotions and being objective. As companies sometimes provide time based package i.e. take this package and confirm to us by today or tomorrow. In such scenarios always maximise your benefits and take the package.