A salary figure and a project rate are different asks
An in-house offer lands with a base salary that's lower than expected, or a client comes back on a project quote wanting a lower rate before the work even starts. Both are negotiations, but they don't sound the same out loud, one is a conversation about a title and a benefits package, the other is closer to defending your own time against someone else's budget.
New-offer mode runs whichever version applies. You state your position, base salary or a project rate, and the AI responds the way a hiring manager or a client actually would, with questions, hesitation, or a counter.
What gets covered
The session starts with you stating a position out loud, a base salary figure for an in-house role, or a rate and scope for a freelance project, rather than typing it into a form.
The AI on the other side pushes back the way a real hiring manager or client would instead of agreeing right away, and the conversation continues until it reaches an actual close, an agreed number, a plan to follow up, or a clear no. Internal-raise mode exists separately for once you're already in a role and negotiating a raise instead of a new offer.
Scoring
What scoring weighs here
This session isn't scored on whether the job or project would go ahead. It's scored on how you hold the conversation, stating a clear position, responding to pushback without folding right away, and closing on something concrete.
The penalty system still deducts for an abrupt ending, so a negotiation that trails off without a stated number or a next step scores worse than one that closes deliberately, whether the number involved was a salary or a rate. That distinction matters more for freelance conversations than salaried ones, since a vague close on a project rate often means the actual scope of work never got pinned down either.
Frequently asked questions
Does this work for negotiating a freelance rate, not just a salary?
Yes. New-offer mode adapts to whichever conversation you're actually having, a base salary for an in-house offer or a project rate for freelance work.
Does the AI actually push back on a rate the way a client would?
Yes. The AI on the other side responds the way a real hiring manager or client would, with questions or hesitation, not automatic agreement to whatever's asked.
How does the negotiation session differ once you're already working with a client?
That's internal-raise mode. It's built for a follow-up conversation once you're already in a role or an ongoing client relationship, distinct from negotiating a brand new offer or rate for the first time.
Is it scored on whether I'd actually land the job or the project?
No. It's scored on how the negotiation itself goes, not on hiring or project likelihood.
Can I set the tone of the other side of the conversation?
Yes. The same style and personality options used across Intervieux's interview types apply here, so you can practice against a more accommodating or a more skeptical counterpart.
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Rehearse the conversation before you have it for real
Practice negotiating a web developer offer or a freelance rate out loud, with an AI that pushes back the way a real hiring manager or client would.