Lauren Celano

Lauren Celano, Boston-based recruitment consultant and careers coach, explains benchmarking and negotiable non-pay perks. Jen Heemstra, chemistry researcher and chair at Washington University, explores academic negotiation dynamics and mid-career moves. David Perlmutter, communications professor at Texas Tech, offers advice on practicing, tone, and understanding hiring motives. They discuss collaboration, constrained budgets, and what you can realistically negotiate.