How to negotiate your first job’s salary so you’re not underpaid throughout your career

Negotiating a job offer can feel daunting, but it’s a crucial step that sets the tone for your financial future. Failing to negotiate your initial salary can have a significant compounding effect, potentially costing you hundreds of thousands of dollars …

By College Recruiter
College Recruiter believes that every student and recent grad deserves a great career.
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How to Negotiate Salary: 34 Tips You Need to Know (Plus, Examples!)

Originally published by The Muse Editors on 6/24/2024

Whether you’re starting a new job or gunning for a promotion at your current one, we all know that understanding how to negotiate salary is key. Or do we?

According to Fidelity …

By Leigh Ann Muth-Waring (she/hers)
Leigh Ann Muth-Waring (she/hers) Assistant Director, Employer Relations
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How to Evaluate, Accept, Reject, or Negotiate a Job Offer

by Rebecca Knight

Originally published in the April 10, 2017 edition of Harvard Business Review

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You got the job. Now for the hard part: deciding whether to accept it or not. Start by doing your homework. Determine if the …

By Greg Victory (he/him/his)
Greg Victory (he/him/his) Assistant VP Student Affairs/Fannie Mitchell Executive Director, Career Center
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Morgan Stanley – “These are the Faces of Change”

Interested in pursuing a career with Morgan Stanley? Take a look at their upcoming events on campus to network, gather additional information, and apply for their open positions.

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By Grace Athy
Grace Athy Assistant Director, Career Services
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4 Tips for Salary Negotiations During the Interview Process

Ah, money. We all think about it plenty, but it can be so uncomfortable to bring up in conversation—especially when the topic is that you deserve more of it! When it comes to negotiating your salary for a new job, …

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How to Decline a Job Interview Without Being the Worst

When a recruiter emails and invites you to interview for a job, your split-second reaction can range from “YESSSSS” to “ugh.” The “YESSSSS” next steps are pretty straightforward: You respond, schedule it, prepare for it, and shine bright like a …

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Accepting and Declining Offers: The Employer’s Perspective

Have you wondered what an employer was thinking? Or tried to imagine their perspective in a situation. We wanted to better understand the employer prospective at the stage where a student accepts or declines an offer. To do this, we …

By Jenny Johnson (she/her)
Jenny Johnson (she/her) Assistant Director, Engineering Master's Career Services & Professional Development
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How to Ask for a Promotion—and Get It

Asking for a promotion can be anxiety-inducing, but it doesn't have to be. In fact, with the right preparation, asking for a promotion can be relatively stress-free. Also, it's important to keep in mind that sometimes your manager is too busy to realize …

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Being Prepared to Receive an Offer: A Few Considerations to Boost Your Confidence

“We’re excited to offer you the position of X.” How do you respond? I bet most of you would respond with excitement. But what’s next in the conversation? Here are some ways to be prepared for receiving an offer so …

By Jenny Johnson (she/her)
Jenny Johnson (she/her) Assistant Director, Engineering Master's Career Services & Professional Development
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What Do I Say When I Negotiate?

This blog post will help you in thinking about a negotiation conversation now that you’ve done your pre-work. If you don’t know the pre-work I’m referring to, check out this post. We’re going to provide a few scripts within this …

By Jenny Johnson (she/her)
Jenny Johnson (she/her) Assistant Director, Engineering Master's Career Services & Professional Development
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