Should I Negotiate My Job Offer? Career Coach Explains

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Some job offers don't need a negotiation—they're either unicorns or need to be rejected. It's important to know the difference, and luckily, Jenn and Gina discuss just that and more. Whether you're full-time or freelance, we've got offer negotiation tips to help you always come out on top.

0:00 - Intro

0:33 - Should you accept the first offer or negotiate?

2:17 - If the recruiter rejects it, do you reach back out?

4:00 - How to handle a low salary offer

7:56 - What to do before you accept a job offer

8:57 - When is a good time to put in a leave notice?

11:01 - Step-by-step guide for putting in a 2-week notice

11:53 - Reacting to X post