What is something you knew or did when negotiating your job
after college?
Student: Sunali, '06, Warren College

Alum: Jason Silver, '00 UCSD Major: Cognitive Science, Earl Warren College

Before you're presented with a job offer, it's a good idea to do some
research on what the average salary is for a recent graduate within your specified field. The Career Services Center continuously compiles a listing, and there's good resources online through employment portals, as well as sites pertaining to your field. Besides salary, be sure to ask about other forms of compensation, such as medical/dental benefits, 401k plans, and stock purchase plans. If you're fortunate enough to have offers from multiple companies, you should compare and contrast these "extras". Although salary can negotiated to some extent, benefit plans don't change.