Salary Negotiation
with Ilja Rijnen
Asking for a raise can feel uncomfortable, high stakes, and easy to get wrong. This MentorCruise session is designed to help you approach that conversation with more clarity, confidence, and … Read more
Ilja Rijnen
Vice President HR, Asia Pacific and Global Head of Talent Development Nutrition Plant Engineering at GEA
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About this session
Asking for a raise can feel uncomfortable, high stakes, and easy to get wrong. This MentorCruise session is designed to help you approach that conversation with more clarity, confidence, and a real plan. Whether you're preparing for a performance review, stepping into a bigger role, or realizing your compensation no longer reflects your value, this session gives you practical support on how to make your case effectively.
You’ll work with an experienced mentor to clarify your positioning, highlight your impact, and prepare for the conversation itself. Together, you can shape your narrative, practice your ask, and think through how to handle questions, objections, or alternative offers. The goal is not just to ask for more, but to do it in a way that feels thoughtful, credible, and aligned with your long-term career growth.
Your mentor
As a global HR leader with over 21 years of experience and an expert salary negotiator at all levels across Europe, Asia, Oceania and the Americas.
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