<ul><li>List your priorities beforehand: Identify your must-haves, nice-to-haves, and nonnegotiables to steer your job search and negotiations effectively.</li><li>Gather information early: Clarify role details, including salary and work flexibility, during initial conversations to avoid late-stage surprises.</li><li>How to counter an offer: Approach negotiations with positivity, emphasizing your value before making requests, and know that early-career professionals are expected to negotiate.</li><li>Know how far you’re willing to go: Determine your walk-away point and maintain professionalism to avoid being perceived as difficult in a competitive market.</li></ul>

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