Many companies will be flexible with benefits as an alternative to losing valuable tech talent to competitors. List important benefits Before negotiating, outline the benefits you want as part of your compensation package, then choose a few essentials. If you are weighing multiple job offers, review the total package. Do your research Go online to uncover industry-standard benefits. Having examples of competitors' compensation packages can help infuse your own wish list with a bit of reality.
Flexibility is key.
Benefits can often be renegotiated after proving your worth in the corporate environment. In that case, negotiate for a performance review date earlier than usually scheduled, at which point the benefit issues could be negotiated again, Kaye says. Stephanie Sanborn is a reporter on the InfoWorld news team. Click to Download. Harness the power of your network.