Q. I graduated three years ago and had three internships before landing an entry-level agency job last year. I’m not keen on that sort of client work, so I interviewed and was offered a job with a nonprofit organization. My agency job paid $38,000 a year and the offer is for $57,500. I’m really…… Continue reading Got a Fair Offer? Avoid Trying to Negotiate for More
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How to Navigate First Job Offer After Graduation
I heard this week from two former students who are anxiously waiting for job offers after surviving intensive interviews and reference checking. Their questions range from “Should I negotiate a higher salary?” to “What are the typical benefits that I should ask about?” Shortly after those conversations, I received a great guide from Pat Morgan…… Continue reading How to Navigate First Job Offer After Graduation
Buying Time for a Second Job Offer
Q. How do I buy time with an agency that wants a quick acceptance of a job offer, while I know I’m in the final stages of a probable job offer with another agency where I’m pretty sure I’d prefer to work? -AC A. You are one of the lucky few who face such a…… Continue reading Buying Time for a Second Job Offer
Evaluating a Job Offer
Q. After a long, stressful search, I received a job offer yesterday and need to accept by Friday. It’s not exactly the job I wanted since it’s with a small, fairly new company that no one has ever heard of. What do I need to know or ask before accepting the offer? -BR A. Congratulations, maybe. Despite…… Continue reading Evaluating a Job Offer
Be Prepared: Create a Job Offer Checklist
Q. After months of job searching following graduation, I finally landed a job. I am supposed to discuss details of the offer with my new boss and HR manager later this week and start to work on September 15. For a while I was willing to work for next to nothing, but I now need…… Continue reading Be Prepared: Create a Job Offer Checklist