How to Negotiate Your First Job Offer

Episode 45 of The First Job Podcast tackles the nerve-wracking moment of negotiating your first job offer. Lucas and Luna break down why new grads often leave money on the table—statistics show that 85% of entry-level candidates accept the first offer without negotiating. They walk through a real example: a $45,000 offer with a $5,000 range, explain how to research market rates using sites like Glassdoor and Levels.fyi, and share a simple three-step script for asking professionally. The hosts also discuss non-salary negotiables like start date flexibility and professional development budgets. No aggressive tactics—just facts and conversation starters that can add thousands to your starting salary. #FirstJobPodcast #Negotiation #EntryLevel #Salary #NewGrad #CareerAdvice #JobOffer #Counteroffer #ProfessionalDevelopment #Glassdoor #LevelsFyi #WorkplaceSkills #CareerStart #Fexingo #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #CareersPodcast #JobSearch Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo