Navigating Job Offers: Integrity Matters

The Career Center understands that choosing between multiple job or internship offers can be tough. FOMO (fear of missing out) may tempt you to keep searching even after accepting an offer, but honoring your commitments is essential for your professional …

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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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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The Idealist Guide to Understanding Employee Benefits

Here is a short list of some common benefits currently being offered at many organizations across the sector. Take a read through to understand what each benefit means, as well as what questions to ask (and what you may want …

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How to answer: When can you start?

This article was originally published on Interstride.

Preparing for job interviews for international students comes with unique challenges. You will need to have some understanding of work authorization options and employer sponsorship to respond accurately to certain questions in job …

By Hal Matthews (he/him)
Hal Matthews (he/him) Associate Director, Global Careers
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I would never negotiate my salary before going to these sites first

Salary Negotiation advice shared by Reno Perry, Co-Founder & CEO, Wiseful

1. Levels.fyi
 
Who’s it for: mostly techies, especially software engineers
 
Why I like it: Detailed compensation data for different job levels, locations, and companies. They also highlight …

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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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

Summary.   

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.

See below for additional information.

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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