Understand & Negotiate a Job Offer

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. 

How Black Woman Are Impacted by the Pay Gap

The following article from the American Association of University Women (AAUW) discusses the impact of the pay gap and how the gap disproportionally impacts Black women in the United States.

This piece includes key statistics regarding the pay gap as …

By Kerry Willard Bray
Kerry Willard Bray Director, Career Services
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Salary Negotiation 101

Short on time? You only need 3 minutes to watch this video to help you learn about how to negotiate salary.

Bonus: If you are looking for more details and tips on salary negotiation, you can join the Career & …

By Kerry Willard Bray
Kerry Willard Bray Director, Career Services
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How to Handle a Salary Request

When an employer requests a salary history, many job seekers find themselves at a loss. You don’t want to price yourself out of a job, but you don’t want the employer to offer less than the going rate for the …

By Kerry Willard Bray
Kerry Willard Bray Director, Career Services
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NONCOMPETE, NONSOLICITATION, NONDISCLOSURE AGREEMENTS: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

This article is courtesy of the National Association of College and Employers. Established in 1956, the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) is a professional association that connects nearly 17,000 college career services professionals, university relations and recruiting professionals, …

By Kerry Willard Bray
Kerry Willard Bray Director, Career Services
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Perks and Benefits 101: Explanations and Questions to Ask Before You Take the Job

Once you’ve found a job and company that you’re really excited about, salary might top your list of priorities. But while salary is important, it’s only part of the overall offer. To get the full scope of what you’ll really …

By The Muse
Expert advice to answer your career questions.
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Candid Career

Candid Career provides career planning and career information videos to help students learn about job options, industries and job search …

Avoiding Salary Negotiation Mistakes

PDF: Achieve the Job Offer You Deserve by Avoiding These 10 Salary Negotiation Mistakes

Salary.com

Research salary ranges for thousands of jobs so you know what’s equitable pay in your area of interest.

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