How to Advocate for Yourself when Negotiating your Offer

When you accept an internship or full-time position, you may want to negotiate your salary or other aspects of your offer. This process can be intimidating and uncomfortable, especially for students just starting out in the workforce. How do you know if your compensation package is fair? Is your employer paying you adequately for the work you’ll be doing? If you think your pay should be higher, how do you start that conversation? Bentley Career Coaches are a great resource to help you approach this topic. Here are a few other ways to advocate for yourself when negotiating your job offer and salary.