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No there is definitely no room to negotiate without any real experience, and internships don’t cut it, they’re just an opportunity for a foot into the industry. Accept the offered compensation, grind for the next few years and show your worth to your colleagues, and the money will come later
I wouldn’t go as far as saying there is no room at all. In my experience, there is always room to negotiate. But perhaps not always as much room as there is when you have more experience.
I have met many new grads who are very accomplished and very intelligent, despite the fact that they have not officially entered the workforce yet. If you can prove to a potential employer how capable you are of the job and how much potential you have to be an important asset to the company, you can successfully negotiate a better offer.
Also, keep in my mind, negotiating involves skill. If you have the right skills of effectively talking to leaders, networking, and doing business, then you have the tools to walk into the conversation and close a better offer/deal.
And yes, of course, in the end you may not make as much as someone with 10 plus years of experience but that’s normal. And the fact that you were still able to negotiate a little bit more while being new to the workforce, I would say is still an accomplishment. Negotiating effectively from the very beginning will make you more comfortable with these conversations, make you better at it, and essentially set you up for future success.
Bottom line is, I would not shy away from negotiating just because you’re new. Don’t sell yourself short or think you can’t just because you just graduated. These limitations exist only in your head. Come up with a solid strategy and try it. You can do it!
I came to my job at Progressive with 20 years experience in the workforce and they laughed in my face when I tried to negotiate.
Always negotiate but be prepared that it may not be a substantial amount or just a no, not right now.
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I think unfortunately there is much less room to negotiate, depends on how you frame your experience / skillset, but generally would say there’s less negotiating room