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Offers

To accept or not accept…that is the question

Now that you have evaluated your job offer in terms of total compensation (salary + benefits), what’s next? Do you want to have a conversation with your potential employer about compensation? Are you expecting a competing offer and you need more time to decide? Or have you come to a decision? Here are some tips to help you navigate each of these situations…

How to explore flexibility with compensation
Entry-level positions typically have a limited salary range. The degree to which …

By MaryEllen Ryan
MaryEllen Ryan Senior Associate Director, Undergraduate Career Development, Pulsifer Career Development Center
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Insurance and Retirement Plans and Vacation Time…Oh my!

So now that you’re comfortable with your offer letter, you decide to try to make sense of the benefits package. Here are some key things to consider:

Health, Dental, Vision
• What types of plans does the employer offer? Though which providers?
• How much does the employer contribute to the cost of each plan vs. how much is the employee responsible for?
• Can you contribute to a Health Savings Account or a Flexible Spending Account?

Retirement Plans
• What type of plan …

By MaryEllen Ryan
MaryEllen Ryan Senior Associate Director, Undergraduate Career Development, Pulsifer Career Development Center
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First came the interview, next came the offer!

So your phone rings and the person on the line gives you the big news that you’ve been waiting for…you’ve received your first job offer!  Very exciting.  A few days later, you receive a thick envelope from your potential employer and there is SO MUCH INFORMATION to evaluate.  And it’s kind of overwhelming.  Let’s break down the components of an offer package, starting with the basics…

The first item in your package will be the actual offer letter.  The offer …

By MaryEllen Ryan
MaryEllen Ryan Senior Associate Director, Undergraduate Career Development, Pulsifer Career Development Center
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