Negotiating a Raise with Zach Phillips (2020) (MONEYtalk) (CAREERtalk)

Spend some time with Champlain College 2020 Game Design alum Zach Phillips as he gives you actionable tips for negotiating for raises and compensation packages.

Zach Phillips is the newly minted Tech Director at Serenity Forge, having gotten his start as a Game Programmer there in 2023. He established his commitment to mentorship of up and coming developers as an instructor at iDTech — a commitment he maintains as a return mentor for the semiannual Mock Interview Days presented by the Career Collaborative. As an alum from Champlain, Zach is uniquely positioned to walk you through how to translate your class projects to measurable outcomes to use in negotiations for your initial compensation packages. Start thinking in terms of growth now to pay it forward to your future, professional self!