first year analyst

Negotiating Offer for First Year Analyst

Great! So I just got an offer at a top consultancy.

So how do you approach negotiating the offer? I've heard that the annual salary is non-negotiable, but the signing bonus is. Also, does this bonus include relocation? Is there a maximum amount? or a good range to negotiate in between?

So, how should I approach the negotiation? or should I flat out not even think about it?

Additionally, what should I think about/ask when reviewing the offer? For current consultants, is there something you recommend I ask or request?

some details:
base = 65,000
bonus = 10,000
I will be working in the same city that my university is in.

Thanks to all!

Bonuses for analysts in restructuring

Obviously, M&A bonuses will suffer in 2008 and moving into 2009. There's not enough M&A activity to support 2007 levels. But is the same thing true if working in restructuring? Don't bonuses depend on revenue levels attributable to MDs? MDs working in restructuring have seen and will continue to see a lot of business in the next couple of years. Will bonuses for analysts then also be high? And if so, how high?