Description: During the technology boom in the late 90s, signing bonuses were commonplace as companies looked for ways to recruit top IT professionals from their competitors. Although the market is not nearly as strong as it was then, signing bonuses seem to be making a comeback. In many cases, all it takes to get one is to ask and to convince the hiring manager that a few extra bucks will be the catalyst that will convince you to take the job. It's important to realize, however, that you must be in a position where your credentials far outweigh those of your competitors or that you're extremely comfortable knowing that the potential employer has their sights set on you specifically.
