You have made it past the interview and earned a job offer. At this point, the power is on your side. This means you can, and should, try to negotiate the best salary possible. However, if the salary is non-negotiable, there are some other items you can negotiate to make the job work for you.

Moving Expenses

Moving can be costly, but it may be a necessity. If you have to make a move, have the company pay for your moving costs, deposits and, possibly, a month or two of rent. Before you get into this negotiation, know what you are asking for. The average cost to move between states is a little more than $5,000, according to the American Moving & Storage Association. If you have a large household, this cost can be much higher, reaching the $12,000 mark. If your job requires a move to an expensive metropolitan area like New York City, do your research on the cost of living and check out available apartments for rent on sites like ForRent.com to know how much you should ask for in relocation fees. If a company is asking you to move, then they see the value in your skills and it is only right that they invest in your relocation.

Health Plan and Other Benefits

For many companies there is a vesting period before the benefits kick in; however, in many cases, this waiting period can be negotiated away. This means that your health insurance can start earlier, your retirement plan can be funded faster and your life insurance can be established quicker. The one stumbling block you may have with this negotiation is that some companies do not manage their employee benefits and they need to abide by the rules of the benefit management service.

Vacation

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Americans get an average of 10 vacation days a year and then increases the longer you stay with the company. This is a great area for negotiation since the company has a lot of control over this. Europeans generally get twice the amount of vacation time as Americans, so there are some statistics for you to build a case. Also, you can explain that your previous work experience should equate to more vacation time. If the company is taking you from another business, they need to make it a net gain and not a loss of perks.

Office Space

Ask for the infamous corner office. Your physical environment will be the number one factor in your productivity, so try to get the best possible. If they have not thought about where they're going to put you, you also may have an opening to negotiate some telecommuting or work-from-home time. Frame this as a benefit that you can offer the company because you do not require expensive office space.

Memberships

Take a look at the Google benefits and notice their gym, child care and massages. All of these are things that can be negotiated at the time of the job offer. When asking for a membership or perk, tie it to your job description and productivity. If they want you to be healthy and energetic, then it makes sense to pay for a gym membership. A job that requires entertaining clients could easily argue for a wine-of-the-month membership. Make whatever is important to you also important to the company and your productivity.

Negotiation during the job search is about more than just your salary. Do your research, decide what perks are important to you and ask your future employer what they are willing to compromise on. You never know until you ask.