Negotiate an Offer

Receiving a job or internship offer is both exciting and stressful, since this stage involves narrowing choices and making decisions. When deciding whether to accept a job or internship, you may want to consider the role, compensation, the skills you will learn and use, and how the position will impact your future goals and next steps. OCS advisers are happy to help you think through your options and assess an offer in light of your broader future goals.

How to Answer “What Are Your Salary Expectations?”

by Amy Gallo

February 13, 2023

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There are many interview questions that inspire dread in an interviewee — from “What’s your greatest weakness?” to “Tell me about yourself.” But one in particular is especially complicated: “What are your salary expectations?” If …

By Caroline Rende
Caroline Rende Assistant Director, Graduate Career Services
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Why Women Must Ask (The Right Way): Negotiation Advice from Stanford’s Margaret A. Neale

Few Stanford Graduate School of Business MBA students would argue that Professor Margaret A. Neale is a powerful woman. At over six feet tall, even my male classmates would be intimidated to negotiate with her. And it’s not just because …

By Harvard Office of Career Services
Harvard Office of Career Services
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Managing Tech Offers

Congratulations! You have received an offer—now what? Whether it be an offer for a summer internship, or a new grad full time offer, there are opportunities to negotiate. For a general overview and helpful negotiation strategies, consult the OCS Evaluating …

By Meaghan Shea
Meaghan Shea Assistant Director, Technology, Data Analytics, Life & Physical Sciences & Entrepreneurship
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