When Is a Pay Cut Worth It?

If you’re contemplating accepting a position that requires you to take a pay cut, it’s important to have a clear sense of how this move will impact your career (for better or worse) down the road

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16 Common Mistakes Early-Career Professionals Make When Negotiating Their First Salary

Salary negotiation for your first professional role can be challenging, but avoiding common pitfalls is essential for starting your career on solid financial footing. Career experts consistently identify specific mistakes that new professionals make when discussing compensation, often stemming from …

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“Wait…Do I Actually Have to Negotiate My Salary?”

After countless applications, interviews, and perhaps a few existential crises, you’ve finally landed a job offer, cue the confetti! The excitement of receiving that anticipated phone call: “We were impressed with your performance during the interview process, and we …

By Jessy Abramson
Jessy Abramson Career Advisor, Career Services
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How to Negotiate Your First Job Offer—and Start Earning What You Deserve

By Jasmine Escalera, Career Expert at MyPerfectResume

Landing your first job after graduation can be more than just thrilling. It can be the setup for long and lasting career success. But have you thought about how your first job offer …

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College Recruiter believes that every student and recent grad deserves a great career.
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How to negotiate your starting salary and other compensation | From Dorms to Desks Podcast | ep4

Main Themes:

Negotiation is Expected: Employers anticipate some negotiation and view it as a sign of confidence and self-worth. Failing to negotiate can lead to being underpaid and signal a lack of advocacy skills.
Preparation is Key: Thorough research on …

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Resources

Check out this salary survey tool featuring a salary database and compensation information and advice to help you negotiate your …

A job search site where employees post compensation and reviews for large companies. 

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

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

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