The article offers tips on how to negotiate compensation with an employer during a performance review. It suggests that an individual should know his successes, achievements, and qualifications before asking for the compensation package. It recommends that one should know his skills, expertise, and level of experience in the job market. It also suggests that the individual should know what is happening in the industry and choose position more carefully. He needs also to look at the entire compensation package and select what is important for him.