RECENT GRADUATES, YOU CAN NEGOTIATE YOUR SALARY TOO
Years after I landed my first journalism job, my mentor shared some advice that I couldn't use. Now, I'm sharing it with you. If you're a recent graduate who has been offered a job, please know that you don't have to take whatever salary they offer initially. You can - and should - negotiate your salary just like veteran journalists. It will take some bravery to speak up and ask for more, but it'll be worth it when your first paycheck hits your bank account. Let's spend the rest of this post breaking down how to negotiate your salary.