Salary Negotiation

1. Based on previous salary.
Usually 30-50 % of his previous salary.

2. Based on previous company
Whether the candidate is from CMM level 5 company (or) others.
Is he aware of various processes involved like documentation, quality etc etc followed in large corporation.

3. Based on candidate's education qualification.
(a)Whether the candidate has a degree in computer science(or)computer engineering
(b)A Master's degree in computer science(or)computer engineering is a added advantage.
(c)A Master's degree in computer science(or)computer engineering from US university is double advantage.
(d)If the candidate doesn't have a break during his education, then that adds up a point.

4. If the candidate has any international credential like Sun certification (or) Microsoft certification.

5. Based on his skillset, his knowledge in latest technology. How far has he updated himself.
Like knowledge in design patterns. Like has he updated with latest version of Java.

6. His knowledge in foreign language. Like German, French etc.

7. Has been to onsite earlier. His experience in team co-ordination - onsite/off-shore.
On site experience adds value to resume.