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Negotiate an Offer

We hear many concerns expressed by students and why they don’t think it’s appropriate to negotiate. It is simply not true.

Most employers are prepared to negotiate offers and are not surprised when students approach
the subject. When done tactfully, negotiating an offer establishes the precedent that you know your value proposition to the employer and sets you up on the right foot with the new employer.

Use this community to review tips and tricks proven to provide the best tools when negotiating an offer!

Exactly How to Respond to a Job Offer via Email (With Examples)

If that job offer you just got signals a happy end to your search, you might immediately want to text all your friends, pop the bubbly, and cue the imaginary marching band to mark the sheer magnitude of this moment. …

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Don’t Let These Negotiation Myths Hold You Back—Here’s How to Shake Them

When I was just starting my company Rora—a career and negotiation agency for high performers—a friend received a job offer she was excited about. When I asked her if she planned to negotiate, she said, “Do you think I …

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4 Salary Negotiation Tips (Including Sample Scripts)

Negotiating your salary can be one of the most stressful parts of the job search process—but it doesn't have to be. If you're well prepared to negotiate, you'll relieve yourself of nearly all your negotiation stress. So, here are four …

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