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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. 

5 Tips for Negotiating a Better Salary With No Work Experience

Many employers prefer candidates with work experience, but they may sometimes have entry-level positions. You may also land a job with zero work experience if you have an impressive educational background or when someone vouches for you. Knowing how to negotiate a better salary will help you make the most of your new job. It prevents employers from taking advantage of you by not compensating for your skills and contribution to a company.

By Ivy Exec
Ivy Exec is your dedicated career development resource.
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Evaluating a Job Offer

Don’t toss your job requirements in the trash in the euphoria of being wanted. Sure, it’s great to know you beat out the competition. And it’s wonderful that a company is willing to give you some money on a regular basis. But ask any career expert on the planet and you’ll hear that: it’s wise to carefully evaluate an offer before you dive in head first.

By Janet Lee Taylor
Janet Lee Taylor Career Advisor, Career Services
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Can a Company Lower Your Pay? Understanding Your Rights

Most of us are perpetually focused so intently on a raise that we often forget pay cuts can happen too. If this possibility arises, you don’t want to be left wondering: Can a company lower your pay without telling you? …

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How to Write a Salary Increase Letter (Example Included!)

Negotiating your salary can be a key step in advancing your career and boosting your financial stability—but it can also be pretty intimidating. The good news is that with the right approach, it doesn’t have to be so scary. That’s …

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How to Negotiate Equity Incentives With a New Boss

You’ve got a new job in a company you love and would like to be part of in the long run. But you don’t know how to negotiate for equity with your new boss.

Let’s discuss how you can approach your new boss about equity incentives.

By Ivy Exec
Ivy Exec is your dedicated career development resource.
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Candid Career

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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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