Receiving a job offer can be exciting, and you should take the time to evaluate it and make sure it’s right for you. An offer involves salary and a range of benefits, and the Career & Co-op team can provide guidance as to how you can negotiate these once you’ve received an offer. Tips included on this page are designed to help you understand what should be included in an offer, how to approach a negotiation, and decide whether you’d like to accept. 

Understanding Pink-Collar Jobs: Past, Present, and Future

The term “pink-collar jobs” might sound outdated, but the reality behind it is still very much alive. Coined in the 1970s, the phrase originally described jobs dominated by women, typically in caregiving and service roles. Secretaries, nurses, teachers, and psychologists …

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Torn Between Offers? Here’s How to Handle Multiple Job Offers with Confidence

Getting a job offer is exciting. Getting more than one? That’s a whole new level of validation. After all the late nights refining your resume, the nervous energy before interviews, and the endless cycle of “We’ll be in touch,” you’ve …

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What Is Earning Potential—and How to Increase Yours

Have you ever looked at someone in your field and asked yourself how they’re making so much more than you? Maybe you’ve even Googled “What is earning potential?” or wondered if you’re missing out on a higher salary. The truth …

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Salary Negotiation Tips for MBAs: How to Get What You’re Worth

Negotiating your salary as an MBA graduate isn’t just about securing a bigger paycheck—it’s about setting the right financial foundation for your career. According to research from the Harvard Business Review, failing to negotiate can cost you up to $1 …

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Navigating the Maze of Job Offers: Why It Takes Time

In the world of job hunting, patience is indeed a virtue.

You’ve submitted your meticulously crafted application materials or aced that crucial interview, and now you’re eagerly awaiting the response from the hiring manager. We all wish for a swift …

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