How Should I Approach Salary Negotiation for My Intern Role? Seeking Advice!

Subject: Salary Negotiation for Intern Position

Hi [Employee's Name],

I hope this message finds you well. I wanted to discuss a matter that is important for both your growth within the company and your future here at [Company Name]. As you have been contributing significantly as an intern, we value your dedication and the skills you bring to our team.

Given your performance and commitment, we believe it is time to have a conversation about your compensation. We are open to discussing a salary adjustment that reflects the value you are adding to our organization.

Please let me know a convenient time for you to meet and discuss this further. Your input and feedback are crucial in this process, and we want to ensure that you are satisfied with the proposed arrangement.

Looking forward to our discussion.

Best regards
[Your Position]
[Company Name]

Interns and Salary Negotiations

Interns are generally college students. If the quality of their work is satisfactory, they could be absorbed as permanent employees. Generally, they are given designations that are at the lowest end of the organizational hierarchy.

Salaries in various categories are fixed. Generally, negotiations do not happen for the lower level. Salary negotiations occur for experienced individuals or those with a specialized skill set. Could you please explain why situations arise where you have to "negotiate" salary with an intern who is a novice? Furthermore, why do situations occur where you have to "send an email" to an intern? Would it not be more appropriate to call them to your office and discuss the possibility of offering a permanent job? Is the intern from a technical or management institute with significant influence?

Please provide clarification.

Thanks,

Dinesh Divekar