Most people will tell you that if the economy is shaky, you should just take whatever offer is thrown your way and be grateful for it. That’s a great way to start your career underpaid and feeling resentful. Even when …
Let’s be honest: asking for more money when you’re just starting out feels a bit like asking your parents for a higher allowance—except the stakes are your rent and your professional reputation. Most early-career professionals hesitate to negotiate because they …
Salary negotiation for your first professional role can be challenging, but avoiding common pitfalls is essential for starting your career on solid financial footing. Career experts consistently identify specific mistakes that new professionals make when discussing compensation, often stemming from …
Whether you’re just graduating or you’ve already landed your first real job, money matters. But most of us don’t grow up learning how salaries actually work. We’re told to work hard, study hard, and the money will follow. Spoiler alert: …
By Julia Levy, Former Talent Acquisition Executive and Founder of Hi2Hired.com
Forget everything you think you know about job offers. Your first one isn’t just a paycheck; it’s your first major negotiation, and most students leave thousands on the table. …
By: Toni Frana, Career Expert with Zety.com
As a new career professional, receiving your first job offer is a relief. However, for many, the initial salary offering can be somewhat disappointing, and may not match your initial expectations of …
By Jasmine Escalera, Career Expert at MyPerfectResume
Landing your first job after graduation can be more than just thrilling. It can be the setup for long and lasting career success. But have you thought about how your first job offer …
You’ve been aiming for a Staff Engineer role. The offer comes in: it’s for Senior. Welcome to the club.
Here’s the secret: if you’ve been downleveled (or suspect it’s coming), you can reverse it—but only if you handle it strategically. …
The economy is uncertain. Layoffs are happening left and right. You’re still standing—but now you’re wondering if it’s a bad time to ask for that raise you’ve been wanting. On one hand, you’ve taken on more work and proven your …
You’ve landed your first job offer—congrats! Now comes the next challenge: how to negotiate salary as an entry-level candidate. It might seem like salary negotiation is out of reach, and that you should simply accept what’s offered. But the …