Missouri State University Career Guide - Flipbook - Page 38
NEGOTIATING AND
ACCEPTING AN OFFER
Negotiating
Negotiating an offer is normal and is expected for many fulltime job offers. Research what someone with your
qualifications typically earns and prepare to make a case for
what would be a fair offer. Don't be afraid to ask - as long
as you are polite, professional and not demanding, a job
offer is seldom rescinded as a result of a negotiation.
Salary is not the only aspect of an offer that can be
negotiated. Employers may also be willing to negotiate start
date, leave, or other benefits. Negotiating can typically be
done before or after receiving the official offer. Contact the
Career Center if you have any salary questions or concerns.
Our staff can help you manage a job offer or multiple offers
and provide guidance on the process.
Accepting a Job Offer
Before accepting an offer, verify the terms of your
employment in writing. Most companies will send an official
offer, typically via email, as a standard practice. Ask the
employer when you will receive a letter or formal
communication verifying the offer. It should confirm your
salary, start date, location, job title, benefits information,
and any pre-employment requirements that should be
completed.
YOUR NEXT STEPS
Regardless of what your career journey looks like,
the Missouri State University Career Center is
here to help you every step of the way. From
helping you decide on a major, search for jobs,
prepare for interviews - to landing your dream
job.
Graduates, make sure to tell us your plans after
graduation by filling out our Graduate Outcomes
Survey. Need help with your next steps after
graduation? We'd love to help. Missouri State
University Alumni are offered the same resources
to students, regardless of when you graduated. We
are here to provide lifelong career services and
assistance.
You should also send a communication, typically via email,
verifying your acceptance and affirming your employment
decision. In your response, confirm the employment
logistics, specific details of the offer and express your
appreciation for the opportunity.
If You Do Not Get the Job
If you do not get the job, do not think you wasted your time.
Keep in mind that you have made important contacts within
the company. You can send the hiring manager or human
resources a note or email to thank them for their time and
ask them to keep you in mind for future positions.
Carrington Hall 309 I Glass Hall 276
careercenter.missouristate.edu
417-836-5636 I @msucareer center
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MSU CAREER CENTER
