Interview sessions are like business deals where you negotiate until both parties reach a win-win situation. This is a crucial time for you to discuss your salary package. Of course, you don't want to get underpaid or get no benefits at all. If the company doesn't offer you your dream salary; what would you do?

Don't worry, you can still reach a win-win situation by negotiating these 5 benefits. Trust us, these perks can be way more important than a high salary.

1. Flexible working hours

This is one of the best non-salary benefits: flexible timing. You can go to work and leave the office whenever you want as long as you have completed all the tasks given. A perk like this can reduce your travel costs, and it offers a more relaxed schedule. The result? You’ll feel much happier.

2. Transportation reimbursements

Do you live somewhere far from your office? Do you commute using public transport daily? Or do you drive and get stuck in the daily rush-hour traffic? Plus, the cost you have to spend on tolls isn't cheap. Truthfully, any mode of transportation that you use can be very costly. You should try to discuss with your hiring manager about this and ask if the company allocates reimbursements to ease the cost.

3. Financial help for education

Learning is a continuous process and so is acquiring new skills, such as getting a Master's Degree. Education is helpful for your career progression so you should ask if the company offers scholarships and/or are willing to pay for your tuition fees. Perhaps they would be willing to pay for you to join workshops or training sessions to acquire new skills. Look at it this way: it's a good investment for both you and the company.

4. Career growth

Does the company offer you plenty of space to grow your career? Or will you be stuck in the same position for years? Let's face it, everyone wants to progress in their career and if the company cannot offer you a higher position in the future, perhaps you should think twice. You may end up looking for a new job after a few years of working in that company.

5. Additional vacation leave

Normally, companies offer their employees 14 days of annual leave. Well, you should try to find out what their policy is and ask if they would be willing to increase it if they can't offer you a higher salary. At least you can spend your holiday travelling without worrying about work.