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.
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When the right job opportunity comes your way and you become genuinely interested in making a move, what do you do? If the pay is right, do you assume the rest is standard and simply accept the other terms as proposed, or do you negotiate on other terms of the offer? What can you, should you, try to negotiate?
Navigating the early stages of a new job offer can feel like walking a tightrope, balancing between excitement and the drive to secure the best possible terms for yourself. But negotiating your starting salary is more than just a financial …
