Research ranges and role scope
Use comparable evidence and acknowledge gaps instead of presenting a universal market number.
Prepare your response
Use comparable evidence and acknowledge gaps instead of presenting a universal market number.
Original teaching material. All numerical examples are hypothetical, not live market benchmarks. Adapt scripts to your actual situation; no messages are sent from this course.
Practice and self-review
Create a benchmark table with at least three evidence types and a confidence note.
Reveal worked answer guidance
Do not fabricate missing data. Explicitly identify what remains unknown and ask the recruiter for the applicable band.
Check your response for accurate units, real evidence, a prioritized ask, a genuine alternative and a clear next step.
Sources and scope
Harvard MCS: Evaluating and negotiating offers ↗ · Reference checked 2026-10-18
Career-services reference for offer evaluation, preparation and negotiation conversations; original lesson scripts and examples are authored for this course.
This course teaches preparation and communication. It provides no live pay ranges, employer guarantees, tax calculations or personalized legal/investment advice. Governing documents and local rules determine actual award and employment terms.
Create a benchmark table with at least three evidence types and a confidence note.
Your negotiation draft
Separate offer facts from assumptions, state a truthful prioritized ask, and define your next step. Save your draft before comparing it with the worked guidance.
Self-review checklist
Self-guided practice. Automated AI feedback and code execution are not connected.