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4 Tips for Salary Negotiations During the Interview Process

Ah, money. We all think about so much of the time, but it can be so uncomfortable to talk about. When it comes to negotiating your salary for a new job, though, it’s critical that you find a way to …

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Responding to a Rejection Message (samples)

An inevitable moment in every search process is receiving a rejection message. Responding productively can be a smart move and sometimes even open future opportunities or feedback.

Here are some examples for what you might write: https://resumeworded.com/networking-email-templates/misc/how-to-respond-to-a-rejection-email

By Cameo Hartz (she/her or they/them)
Cameo Hartz (she/her or they/them) Assistant Director, Engineering Master's Career Services & Professional Development
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Anticipating an offer? Prepare to negotiate.

This article from MSNBC shares student stories and advice for how to negotiate the salary for your first job offer.

https://www.cnbc.com/2021/10/30/how-to-negotiate-the-salary-for-your-first-job-offer.html

You can also check out the robust information about negotiation within the “Close Your Search” section of …

By Cameo Hartz (she/her or they/them)
Cameo Hartz (she/her or they/them) Assistant Director, Engineering Master's Career Services & Professional Development
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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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The Pre-Work of Negotiation: Getting a Head Start and Increasing Your Confidence

A lot of people think negotiation happens once you have a job offer. And for those people, the time of negotiation can be more stressful than necessary because a lack of prep. You can start working now to understand more …

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