VIDEO: How to Negotiate Your Salary
Congratulations! After spending many hours working to get a job, you finally received a job offer! But before you accept or decline, you want to make sure it’s the best possible offer. This includes negotiating your starting salary. Watch this video to learn tips on how to negotiate your salary. Then, answer the questions on your worksheet.

ARTICLE: Understanding Your Employee Benefits
Salary isn’t the only thing that matters when deciding on a new job. Other job benefits, like health insurance or time off, will impact both the total value of your job offer and your experience while working at the company. It’s important to evaluate the benefits and perks of a job offer. Review the article and answer the questions on your worksheet.

EDPUZZLE: How to Read a Pay Stub  
It’s finally payday! What should you expect to see on your pay stub? Answer the questions either on your worksheet.

LEARNING TARGETS:

• I can read a pay stub and understand how taxes and other deductions are withheld to calculate your net pay.
• I can recognize common employer benefits.
• I can complete employee paperwork to initiate tax withholdings, direct deposit, health insurance, and 401(k) contributions.
• I can consider strategies for ongoing career development.