How To Negotiate a Job Offer:
Some useful reference material

Here are a few FAQs and useful links on the subject of getting the most out of a job offer. (It's not our fault if you do something stupid with this information. See our disclaimer.)

Let's face it, engineers are not generally known for their savvy negotiating skills. There's lots of material out there on how to write a resume and how to interview, but there's precious little about what to do once the company offers you the job: When should you bring up money during an interview? How do you know how much to ask for? What can you negotiate if they won't budge on salary? How does the company decide what to offer you? Will they withdraw the job if you don't accept the first offer? What does the company think and do when you make a counteroffer?

Reference Material:

• What can you negotiate for?



• The Company's Perspective



• How To Negotiate (and get what you want)



• Covenants Not To Compete

Useful Links:

• Principles for Negotiating: The Ten Commandments of Employment Negotiations
• Making the Most of Your Compensation: Discussing Your Current Salary
• SALARY NEGOTIATIONS - The fine art of getting what you're worth
• Ask the Experts: Common Questions About Negotiating Job Offers
• DataMasters Computer Industry Salary Survey
• About.com: Career Planning: Negotiating Job Offers
• Negotiating for Nerds
• The Guerrilla Guide to Interviewing

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