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.

How to Negotiate Equity Incentives With a New Boss

You’ve got a new job in a company you love and would like to be part of in the long run. But you don’t know how to negotiate for equity with your new boss. You might worry that they wouldn’t …

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Take-Home Pay Calculator: Everything You Need to Know Before Your First Paycheck

Gen Z’ers care about their salaries, and for good reason. They’re growing up in a time of high inflation rates. Rent, grocery prices, and other living expenses are rising nationwide. They’re not looking for higher salaries because they’re just money-focused. …

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Mississippi State Campus

Phone: 662.325.3344
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Email: career@career.msstate.edu

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Mississippi State, MS 39762

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Co-op Program Office

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Mississippi State Campus

Phone: 662.325.3823
Fax: 662.325.8733
Email: coop@career.msstate.edu

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