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.
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 …
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 …
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 …
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.
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 …