Be sure to include any bonus plans, stock options and any other form of financial compensation. Also, if you are expecting a salary review in the near future, let them know that as well. Convey to the interviewer that if you were the candidate selected for the position, you would expect a motivating offer based on your present compensation package and the skills that you would bring to the company. Remember, money is just one of many factors involved in determining if a new job opportunity is right for you. Keep these in mind when you finally do specify to the perspective employer the financial compensation package you require.
Salary negotiation can be one of the more stressful parts of obtaining a new job.
By using the above suggestions, you can minimize the stress while being more assured that you are receiving a fair financial compensation offer from this prospective employer.