✨ Activity: Career Search - Negotiating Job Offers

Introduction

Successful job offer negotiation starts before you apply. Be clear on:

• The role you want
• Your top priorities
• What you offer
• Labour market conditions
• Your overall career goals

Bowles & Thomason (2021) suggest that negotiating your role, such as responsibilities and growth opportunities, often has a greater long-term impact than negotiating salary. Start with your goals and work backwards.

If you haven’t completed the Determining Direction Unit, use the worksheet to clarify your goals and value. This preparation strengthens your case when negotiating pay or responsibilities.

This module covers:

• Research (Parts 1–3)
• Job offer details
• How to respond
• Handling multiple offers
• Reflection

Download the Negotiating Job Offers Worksheet (PDF) to complete the research and reflection activities.