The fourth episode of the Working Scientist podcast explores differences in salary negotiations between academia and industry, based on a survey conducted by the Nature Careers team. It reveals that negotiations regarding salaries, bonuses, and benefits are significantly more common in industry settings. Linda Nordling, a freelance journalist, explains that a cultural expectation exists in industry that encourages negotiation, whereas in academia, many may feel constrained by budgetary limits and organizational norms. Despite this, nearly a third of academia applicants do negotiate, highlighting an opportunity for candidates to advocate for better compensation.
"What we heard from industry hires is that, you know, first of all, I think there's an expectation that industry is more of a negotiating game."
"It was a higher percentage that negotiated benefits in industry, but even in academia, you know, 28% negotiate compensation package..."
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