Academy Coaching

What is the first image that comes to your mind when you think about negotiating your first job offer?

Most people I work with have a visceral response to this question that looks similar to a feline coughing up a fur ball. Not a pretty site.

In fact, at one point or another, most of us associate the word negotiation with numerous negative connotations ( fill in the blank with yours). And yet, realistically negotiations are an aspect of everyday life. Consider how much you have had to negotiate with your advisor/committee/peers/partners and others as you navigated though your doctoral program. True, sometimes you may have done better then other times. That will always be the case. Watch the video below to hear a few tips on what to address during your negotiations.