Counting the Right Bucks: Tips on Salary Negotiation
Here are some basic considerations during salary negotiation:1.   Research
You need to be aware of what others are making in the same general category or job classification before you said yes. There are several ways to arm your self with that information. Try asking some friends working in the same capacity or use the power of internet.
2.  Inquire
Start by asking for a little bit more than you expect to get, everyone seems to think that they have succeeded in a negotiation. You will come out winner if you allow your employer to feel that they gained something from hiring you.
3.   Try leaving the salary requirement blank
Ask what does the company offers as a starting base. Wait to talk about money at the face-to-face meeting. Try convincing the hiring manager and see their reactions regarding your request. If they ask ð€Çhow much do you work for this jobð€Ý, answer this by saying that you are very interested in what the company has to offer. Depending on the job and what is expected of you, you can adjust your fees to fit their offering if you really want that job.
4.   Plot your salary history
Do not try to inflate your salary history. Instead, try to show compensation modules. List base pay and variable pay in one figure; give another figure for indirect pay; then add the figures together for the total compensation package.
5.   Make creative suggestions
Try asking for a company car, stock options, extra generous mileage reimbursement, parking privileges, additional paid vacations, and a sign-on bonus. If you"re negotiating for a job that pays below what you expected, try to get a shorter work week or flexible work hours, and take a second job to keep a roof over your head. If your spouse can cover you with health benefits, maybe you can trade insurance for cash.