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. Our advisors are happy to help you think through your options and assess an offer in light of your broader future goals.

4 Women Who Went Public With Pay Gap Stories

“It didn’t take long for software engineer Kate Rotondo to find out her male coworkers were making more money. First she discovered she made $25,000 less in base salary than a colleague doing the same work as her at a …

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Gender Pay Gap: Tips for Employers to Ensure Their Salaries are Equitable

This article was published by NACE (National Association of Colleges and Employers). See the excerpt and link to the full article below.

“Katie Donavan—founder and consultant at Equal Pay Negotiations LLC, which helps individuals achieve pay equity and equitable representation …

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How to Deal with a Job Offer While You’re Still Interviewing

If you’ve been particularly industrious when it comes to your job search you might be feeling overwhelmed with emails, phone calls, and interviews, but what happens when you receive a job offer while you’ve got a bunch of other post-interview …

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We help applicants, students, job-seekers and professionals like you find the right career path using the power of firsthand experiences.
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