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Salary negotiations

Negotiating a salary

This page is dedicated to helping students and alums confidently navigate the job offer negotiation process. Here you’ll find tailored resources and support to help guide you through the negotiation process including how to assess salary packages, negotiate benefits, and effectively communicate your value to potential employers, whether you’re evaluating your first job offer or transitioning to a new role.

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Evaluating a Job Offer & Salary Resources

Is $20 an Hour Good for an Internship? What You Should Actually Earn

You’ve got an offer on the table. It pays $20 an hour. And now you’re wondering if you should take it, push back, or wait for something better.

Here’s the straight answer: $20 an hour is roughly in line with …

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Is $30 an Hour Good for an Internship? Salary Expectations Explained

You got an internship offer at $30 an hour. Now you’re trying to figure out whether to be excited, skeptical, or somewhere in between.

Here’s the short answer: $30 an hour is above the national average for interns in 2026. …

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Things to Consider When Setting Pay for Interns

Date: February 24, 2026 By: Kevin Gray

By Marie Koko
Marie Koko Director of Career and Employer Services
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Career resources

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Skill building courses

How to Articulate Your Value to Your Boss

Taught by Cristina Costa
Effectively articulating your value at work is essential for career advancement. In this course, seasoned career coach Cristina Costa provides…
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How to Articulate Your Value to Your Boss

Taught by Cristina Costa
Effectively articulating your value at work is essential for career advancement. In this course, seasoned career coach Cristina Costa provides…
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Email
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