To get a job you need experience. But how do you get experience in the first place? If you don’t want to join the armed forces (since you don’t like being awakened by a bugle at dawn) you will likely try to find an internship where you can get relevant experience.

Compensation can be one of the most important determining factors in your decision to accept a new job. It can also be one of the most awkward questions to discuss on an interview, but there are ways to handle salary conversations with poise and professionalism.