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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. 

What Is a Pay Grade and How Does It Affect Your Salary

If you’ve heard of a pay grade, you might have your own opinions on whether this system is a positive or negative. But if you’ve recently come across this compensation system and have never heard of it before, you may …

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12 tips for how to negotiate how much you’re paid in your first job

Many (most?) candidates do not negotiate how much they’ll be paid for the work they do. That’s a shame, because employers are often able and willing to pay more, sometimes in terms of wages and other times by providing more …

By College Recruiter
College Recruiter believes that every student and recent grad deserves a great career.
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How to Answer Desired Salary Questions on Job Applications

During the application for just about any job, you’re likely to be asked about your desired salary. Often, you’ll even be asked multiple times

This question can stress job seekers. If you give away your desired salary too early, the …

By Ivy Exec
Ivy Exec is your dedicated career development resource.
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Job Searching With a Disability | How to Prepare for the Interview Process

To help you navigate the interview process confidently and comfortably, Idealist partnered with the Muscular Dystrophy Association’s (MDA) Quest Media team. Here is everything you need to know before, during, and after an interview.

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Is Salary or Hourly Better? Pros, Cons, and Choosing What Works Best For You

You’re looking for a new job and notice companies offering either salary or hourly compensation. Both options come with benefits and working conditions that seem great on paper, but you fear they might not meet your expectations in reality. To …

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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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