What are the dos and don’ts of salary negotiation?
Salary negotiations are the most sensitive yet important conversations of your career. Once the company has decided to hire you they will look at the least expensive Cost-to-Company to get you on board. Accepting whatever the companies offer may make you appear weak and not worth your mettle. Yet being over-aggressive and pushy at the negotiation table may leave a bad taste in the mouth, especially knowing that you have to work with these people on a daily basis from here on. Being well-prepared on what would be a good compensation for your experience and expertise, goes a long way in the negotiation. Often the compensation could be coupled with equity or other perks. Study these well to see if they match what you want. Don’t accept a salary lower than what you are worth in anticipation of future hikes. Understanding how much you need the company and vice-versa, will also give you an idea of your stance in the negotiation. Knowing when to stop negotiating can be tricky. It’s not a case
