How to get Higher package

Must Have Notes:

Never give expected ctc as a number at the beginning [Specially through phone call]
Don’t ask unrealistic numbers
Don’t show poor attitude while negotiating
Don’t talk about financial commitments [No company or recruiter interested in your financial conditions]
Don’t fall into any argument or fight [Politely refuse the offer and say thank you for this opportunity]
Never Burn bridges with recruiter or the organization
Don’t just only look total package look at your take home salary.
Don’t give a round figure or salary range
Don’t accept an offer immediately [take at least two or three offer before joining]

Do’s of the Negotiation
Do Extensive research to know your market value
Focus on your work
Brand yourself

questions to recruiter
– how did your arrived to this number in [in terms of salary ]
– what is the appraisal cycle
– in which appraisal cycle you will be eligible for

Do Talk about other benefits
– Work from home
– Annual Vacation
– Annual Bonus
– Health insurance
– reimbursements
– coupons
– additional parks

Know your leverage [you are on upper hand]
Know if you are a backup candidate
Take your time while negotiating
Schedule your negotiation wisely
Make recruiter feel a win