Evaluate/Negotiate an Offer

Salary negotiation can be intimidating even for experienced negotiators. Learn how to evaluate and negotiate job offers with confidence by using these strategies and tips to assess compensation packages, benefits, and your next salary range.  Advocate to secure the best possible outcome for your career advancement.

Salary Negotiation Tips for MBAs: How to Get What You’re Worth

Negotiating your salary as an MBA graduate isn’t just about securing a bigger paycheck—it’s about setting the right financial foundation for your career. According to research from the Harvard Business Review, failing to negotiate can cost you up to $1 …

By WeSolv
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Gender Pay Gap Statistics In 2024

By Katherine Haan and Reilly Kelly

The gender pay gap affects women’s earning potential and long-term financial stability, leading to a significant difference in retirement benefits compared to men. The pay gap varies by industry, location, ethnicity, age, motherhood status …

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Lavone Cockrell Career Advisor
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Successfully Negotiating When You Have No Alternatives

Taught by American Negotiation Institute
In this course, adapted from the American Negotiation Institute podcast Negotiate Anything, Kwame Christian discusses with Giuseppe Conti, Professor and…

How AI Is Transforming Pharma: From R&D to Care Delivery

Taught by Emily Lewis
Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the pharmaceutical industry, from accelerating drug discovery to enhancing patient care. In this comprehensive course, healthcare…

How to Win Any Negotiation with Chris Voss

Taught by LinkedIn News
Want to walk into your next negotiation with the confidence of an FBI agent? Christopher Voss, former FBI hostage negotiator…

Boosting Your Negotiation Skills with Generative AI

Taught by Dr. Keld Jensen
In this course, learn how to harness the power of AI to enhance your negotiation skills. Explore key takeaways on…

Supporting Employees through Grief as a Leader

Taught by Madecraft
Grief can significantly impact employees’ wellbeing and performance, and as a leader, knowing how to offer support is essential. In…

When to Step Away During Periods of Grief

Taught by Madecraft
Grief can deeply impact focus, productivity, and well-being, making it challenging to maintain workplace performance. In this course, Maryann Udel…

Human Resources: Compensation and Benefits for the US

Taught by Wayne Cascio
To attract and retain top talent, it’s crucial for companies to get compensation and benefits right. When employees feel that…

A Master Class in United States Health Insurance Benefits

Taught by Pete Mockaitis | How to Be Awesome at Your Job
Health insurance in the United States can feel overwhelming to navigate. In this audio-only course, Dr. Noor Ali breaks down…

Designing Big Data Healthcare Studies, Part One

Taught by Monika Wahi
Even if you have a strong grasp of statistics and informatics, you also need to understand epidemiology and basic study…

Understanding Your Compensation and Benefits Review your compensation package like an employer

Taught by Barbara Bruno
Whether you’re new to the workforce or you’ve just accepted a job at a new company, understanding the compensation and…

Negotiate a Raise Using Salary Data

Taught by Madecraft
Ever felt undervalued at work? Grasp how to bridge that gap with Justin Sun, a global compensation advisor. This course…

Managing Anxiety During Negotiations

Taught by Morra Aarons-Mele
Have you ever had to go into conversation where you needed to advocate for yourself and really feel like you…

Negotiating Your Job Offer and Salary

Taught by Emily Liou
In this course, ex-recruiter and current certified career coach, Emily Liou, prepares you to confidently negotiate your job offer. Watch…

Busting Myths About Salary Negotiations

Taught by American Negotiation Institute
Salary can be a challenging subject to discuss, but sometimes it must be done. How can you have these conversations…

The Expat Survival Guide

Taught by Jon Devitt
If you are moving abroad, or work in human resources assisting those who are moving abroad, this course is packed…

Get More by Saying Less in Negotiations

Taught by Pete Mockaitis | How to Be Awesome at Your Job
Have you ever felt stressed when making an ask, or committed yourself too quickly—leaving you wishing that you could take…

Designing a 4 Day Work Week

Taught by Andrew Barnes
The impact of the pandemic on workers is well recognized. Stress and burnout are on the rise, and working hours…

Challenging Gender Pay Inequity in the Workplace

Taught by Gabriella Parente
Looking for strategies to combat pay inequities in the workplace? Ensuring equal pay across genders is more than attainable, but…

The Top Three Negotiation Myths

Taught by American Negotiation Institute
Learn the flaws behind three negotiation-related myths: win win, the need for trust, and getting to yes vs. starting with…

How to Confidently Negotiate Your Salary

Taught by American Negotiation Institute
Learn how to confidently negotiate your salary and ask for what you are worth. In this course, adapted from the…

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