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How can I negotiate for a better salary?

By Susan M. Katz
October 4, 2016
For most people, negotiating for a salary is not a task to relish, but most employers expect it - even if it's your first full-time job. To make it easier, keep in mind these key points when preparing to negotiate. (Read more)
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negotiation | salary |

When is it okay to accept a salary offer lower than what I had anticipated?

By Susan M. Katz
September 20, 2016
There are multiple situations where it may be in your best interest to accept a position with lower pay. (Read more)
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education | experience | salary |

How do I determine a reasonable salary?

By Susan M. Katz
April 25, 2016
My students often tell me that their greatest fear going into an interview is that they’ll be asked about their salary requirements. That’s a reasonable fear: You don’t want to suggest a salary that’s higher than what the employer will be willing (or allowed) to pay, but you also don’t want to sell yourself short by suggesting a figure that’s lower than what they have budgeted. (Read more)
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job research | salary |
Susan M. Katz
Student Career Placement Consultant

Susan M. Katz, PhD, is 1stGig’s Student Career Placement Consultant and the author of Start Your Career: 5 Steps to Finding the Right Job after College.  She is also Associate Professor of English and Internship Coordinator at North Carolina State University, where she developed internship courses for both undergraduate and graduate students. Her courses help students prepare for the job search process, identify their strengths, and consider a variety of potential career paths. Her first book, The Dynamics of Writing Review: Opportunities for Growth and Change in the Workplace, describes some of the processes that newcomers must go through as they enter the workplace and adapt to organizational conventions.

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