Losing your cool here is not going to help. Nor will that ‘I don’t need you’ attitude. You've got to be calm and levelheaded while speaking to the HR of the desired company. Be logical and prove to them why you’re demanding what you're demanding. Because honestly, they're judging you on how logically you’re negotiating with them. Once they understand your side, there won’t be more cajoling.

7. Find out how much others in the company are getting paid

If you don’t want to have a heart attack while checking your payslips, be clear about your salary components and reimbursements. From medical to communication bills, ask the HR for the correct salary breakdown.

9. Don’t get carried away

Sometimes, acting like you don’t need X job also works wonders. Don’t be afraid to turn down the offer and walk away, because this shows that you’re capable of going somewhere else and getting what you want. There are other places that will understand your worth and will ‘make an offer you can’t refuse.’

11. Never negotiate after getting the offer letter



Well, that’s just a stupid move because all the talks needed to be done before the offer letter was typed out. If you argue after you get the offer letter, HR is never going to listen. Moreover, this could also lower your chances of getting a higher appraisal in the coming year, as you'd have left a bad impression on your company.