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Negotiate job offers

Negotiation tips for first-gen and low-income students

This is a compendium of resources shared at the FLI Network Dinner on Wednesday 10/22/2025.

From the moment you apply for a position, it is wise to be prepared for an eventual offer and possible negotiation. Here are six things …

By Erik Pavesic
Erik Pavesic Assistant Director, Career Advising & Training
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Introducing drop-ins for career advice

Got a quick question? Drop-in to CAPD!

Starting Monday, September 8, Career Advising & Professional Development (CAPD) is launching drop-in career advising for our undergraduate and graduate students who need a quick question answered.

During the semester, drop-ins are:

When …

By Erik Pavesic
Erik Pavesic Assistant Director, Career Advising & Training
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Review your job offer: State-by-state guides

When reviewing your job offer, use these state-by-state tip sheets to help you understand your rights regarding non-compete agreements, verifying whether your salary matches your co-workers, negotiating for contractual protections, and more!

This map resource provides the guides in text …

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2024 Spring Career Night, 2022 Fall Career Fair: Employer Equal Pay Initiatives

You can review this list of MIT Fall Career Fair 2022 employers who shared the pay equity efforts conducted at their company. Some companies have multiple efforts listed, so be sure to click on the “equal pay efforts being conducted” column.

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Professional correspondence guidelines (with samples)

Whether you are sending a follow-up email, requesting a new interview date, negotiating aspects of an offer package, or declining an offer, communicate effectively in writing to leave a good impression and set the tone for mutual respect. Review these …

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Choosing between job offers (worksheet)

Receiving two or more job offers can be both an exciting and stressful time. Whether you are waiting to hear …

If you receive an academic job offer, express interest, and then take the time to carefully assess whether the offer …

Review your job offer: State-by-state guides

When reviewing your job offer, use these state-by-state tip sheets to help you understand your rights regarding non-compete agreements, verifying …

2024 Spring Career Night, 2022 Fall Career Fair: Employer Equal Pay Initiatives

You can review this list of MIT Fall Career Fair 2022 employers who shared the pay equity efforts conducted at …

Professional correspondence guidelines (with samples)

Whether you are sending a follow-up email, requesting a new interview date, negotiating aspects of an offer package, or declining …