i would appreciate any tips for salary negotiation........(in case of existent employer)..............could u give me any examples of arguments u have used?.............on which points were u more focused to achieve as close as it can to ur target salary??........ur advice is very much appreciated...thanks a priori

Successful salary negotiations are based on demonstrating the value you bring to your firm vis-a-vis your colleagues and the external market. Provide solid examples of how you've added value, have an understanding of how you contribute to the profitability of the firm, highlight anything over-and-above expectation that you've done to merit a pay rise, and have an awareness of how the wider consulting market would value your skills.

And have an idea how your employer can recoup the cost- if they up your salary, they will prob. have to up your billing rate- will clients pay it? Or have you been sold at significantly higher than your billing rate?