How to negotiate a salary offer, even as a fresher
· 6 min read
When to talk about money, how to research a fair number, and exact phrases to ask for more without risking the offer.
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CTC, offer letters, bonds, notice periods and negotiation, explained with Indian salary structures in mind.
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CTC vs in-hand salary: what you will actually take home
· 5 min read
Why a 6 LPA offer does not mean ₹50,000 a month. Learn how PF, gratuity, variable pay and tax turn CTC into your monthly salary.
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Notice period, early release and buyout explained
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How notice periods work in Indian companies, how to negotiate an early release, when a buyout makes sense, and how to protect your relieving letter.
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How to answer "What is your expected CTC?"
· 5 min read
How to research a fair number, give a range you can defend, answer questions about your current CTC honestly, and respond when HR pushes back.
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How to read an offer letter before you sign it
· 5 min read
The clauses that matter in an Indian offer letter, from the salary annexure and probation to notice period, bonds and joining bonus clawbacks.
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Service agreements and bonds: what to check before you sign
· 5 min read
Why companies ask freshers to sign bonds, what a fair clause looks like, what to ask HR before agreeing, and why you should keep your original certificates.
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