University of Wyoming Career Guide

Let’s talk about money This can be an uncomfortable but necessary conversation with a potential employer. While some job compensation packages are set in stone, many aspects of job acceptance are negotiable. Salary

Due to cost of living expenses, a professional making $50k in Laramie would need to make over $112k in Manhattan! -CNN Money Not all jobs are equal Perks Perks do not necessarily have a monetary value, but they can have a big impact on your quality of life and job satisfaction.

Don’t just pick a number that sounds good! Do extensive research on what is normally expected for your field. • Industry standards for salaries • Regional variations • Cost of living adjustments Benefits Remember that salary is not the only important aspect to the negotiation. • Health insurance • Retirement packages • Student loan repayment

• Company car • Business travel • Professional development • Office size • Company gym • Childcare services

• Vacation & Sick days • Relocation coverage • Performance bonuses

After being well informed, confidently make your case for the kind of employment package you would like. Make sure that you justify your terms and remind them about the skills you are bringing to their company. If you feel their offer is completely unreasonable, be prepared to respectfully decline employment. Online Resources CNN Money Cost of Living Calculator Bureau of Labor Statistics Salary Info NACE Job Seeker Salary Calculator

http://www.jobsearchintelligence.com/ NACE/jobseekers/salary-calculator.php

http://money.cnn.com/calculator/ pf/cost-of-living/

http://www.bls.gov/

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