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Let’s talk about money
This can be an uncomfortable but necessary conversation with a potential
employer. While some job compensation packages are set in stone, many
aspects of job acceptance are negotiable.
Salary
Don’t just pick a number that sounds good!
Do extensive research on what is normally
expected for your field.
• Industry standards for salaries
• Regional variations
• Cost of living adjustments
Benefits
Remember that salary is not the only
important aspect to the negotiation.
• Health insurance
• Retirement packages
• Student loan repayment
• Vacation & Sick days
• Relocation coverage
• Performance bonuses
After being well informed, confidently make your case for the kind of employment
package you would like. Make sure that you justify your terms and remind them about
the skills you are bringing to their company. If you feel their offer is completely
unreasonable, be prepared to respectfully decline employment.
Online Resources
CNN Money Cost of
Living Calculator
pf/cost-of-living/
Due to cost of living expenses, a
professional making $50k in Laramie
would need to make over $112k in
Manhattan! -CNN Money
Not all jobs are equal
Perks
Perks do not necessarily have a monetary
value, but they can have a big impact on
your quality of life and job satisfaction.
• Company car
• Business travel
• Professional development
• Office size
• Company gym
• Childcare services
Bureau of Labor
Statistics Salary Info
NACE Job Seeker Salary
Calculator
NACE/jobseekers/salary-calculator.php
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