Evaluating a Job Offer and Negotiation

You have a job offer—now what?

Be gracious! Thank the company for the offer and explain that you are excited about the possibility of joining the company’s team. Explain that you would like some time to think about the offer, and ask if the company has a deadline in mind for you to provide an answer.
If you receive a verbal job offer, wait to fully read and review the written offer.
If you choose to negotiate, do not attempt to do this immediately after receiving the offer. You don’t want the employer to think that compensation is your most important consideration.
Read the “Evaluating a Job Offer" handout.
Next, meet with a career counselor to discuss your offer and next steps. We can help you decide whether or not to negotiate, how to ask for more time if necessary, what to negotiate, etc.

Helpful Links:

http://www.collegegrad.com/negotiations/
http://www.salary.com
http://www.cbsalary.com
http://monstertrak.salary.com/costoflivingwizard/layoutscripts/coll_start.asp
http://cgi.money.cnn.com/tools/costofliving/costofliving.html

Office and Walk-In Hours

Commerce Career Services is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Stop by Rouss Hall, Suite 407, or call 434-924-7986 to schedule an appointment with the staff for individual advising or in-depth resume assistance.

During walk-in hours, students may come in for 15-minute appointments designed for quick questions and/or resume reviews. They are held Mondays and Thursdays, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., and Tuesdays, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.