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~· Q. Labianca says, “Most negotiations end at the midpoint, therefore, A
` when giving concessions on that point, try to get concessions that are Career Cotmseling: All UK alumni can receive one individual session
_ more valuable to you on other issues (vacation time, good schedule, with an alumni career counselor. Members ofthe UK Alumni Associa-
» travel expenses, tuition reimbursement). \While its healthy to take a tion are entitled to four sessions with an alumni career counselor. Coun-
broad view of your interests in a negotiation, don’t assume that you have seling sessions can be conducted in person, over the phone, through
_ to trade those interests for wages and bonuses. Present wages form the e-mail or via Skype. Call I-888-9-UKCATS (852287) to schedule an
' basis for all future wages, and giving up on them has a huge cumulative appointment.
eHrect over the course of your career. But don’t get hung up entirely on
wages, naive negotiators focus too much (and sometimes exclusively) on Other Career Resources: Visit www.ukalumni.net/ career to discover
wages to the detriment of other issues that can provide more value.” career resources 24/ 7. Watch a career event video or search the Career   _
To learn more about negotiation, watch Labianca’s recent UK Alumni Cat blog for a specihc topic. _ s
Association presentation at www.ukalumni.net/ career
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