How to negotiate your starting salary without losing a job offer

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 …

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Salary Negotiation 101

Short on time? You only need 3 minutes to watch this video (See below) to help you learn about how to negotiate salary.

Bonus: If you are looking for more details and tips on salary negotiation, you can join the …

By Kerry Willard Bray
Kerry Willard Bray Director, Career Services
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When to Ask for a Raise, and When You Shouldn’t

When it comes to salary, it can be extra difficult to raise those important questions and ask for what we’re worth. But negotiating a higher starting salary or a raise isn’t rocking the boat; it’s advocating for yourself by making sure you’re being compensated for the unique skills and experience that you bring to your organization.

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10 of the most popular questions (with answers) asked by job seekers early in their careers

We all have questions. Asking questions is one of the best ways for us to learn. And some questions just never seem to go away as much as they shift from being asked by one person to another. For example, …

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How Black Women Are Impacted by the Pay Gap

The following article from the American Association of University Women (AAUW) discusses the impact of the pay gap and how the gap disproportionally impacts Black women in the United States.

This piece includes key statistics regarding the pay gap as …

By Kerry Willard Bray
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Resources

Payscale

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

Glassdoor

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

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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