The art of salary negotiation is certainly a tricky one, whether you are a novice job-seeker or a seasoned job changer, and knowing a few common-sense pointers will obviously help you get the offer that you really deserve.
First, do not ever settle for a salary offer that is lower than you are worth, simply because you will earn less, receive smaller raises and be financially constrained. Second, try to remain non-committal when asked for an expected salary range: that way, you will have some room for negotiation when the right time comes. And finally, do some solid, intensive research on your real market value, so you will have a better understanding of what you are really worth to prospective employers.