This simple question can earn you another $20k during offer negotiation for your next role.
Talking about salaries has long been a taboo subject.
As a society, we shy away from talking about money.
As an employee, we’ve been told to keep our salary “confidential”.
As a job seeker, we worry asking for more will cost us the job.
And that’s precisely what companies take advantage of.
Keeping us under-paid and feeling under-appreciated.
But as Victor Kiam puts it, “Information is a negotiator’s greatest weapon.”
Here are the three powerful resources my clients leverage to ensure they have the upper hand during salary negotiations, even in this bearish market:
1. Informational Interviews
Informational interviews are one of the most underutilized methods for getting the inside scoop on salary expectations. By reaching out to professionals already in their desired field or position, my clients gather firsthand insights about the typical salary range, benefits, and negotiation tactics.
2. Websites like Levels.fyi
Levels.fyi is a particularly useful resource for tech roles, offering transparent information on compensation packages, including base salary, bonuses, and stock options. It also gives individual salary data points based on factors like experience, education, and location, helping you understand where you stand in the market.
My clients use platforms like this to benchmark their salary expectations against industry standards and ensure they are asking for what they are truly worth.
3. Pay Transparency laws
Pay Transparency laws require employers to disclose salary ranges in job postings or upon request. By familiarizing themselves with the pay transparency regulations in their region, my clients leverage this information to ensure they are empowered to ask for salary information during the early stages of the interviewing process.
RESULT: An average of $20k+ increase in compensation during offer negotiations.
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Ready to earn what you’re truly worth? My clients leverage strategic information and negotiation tactics to secure an average of $20k+ increase in compensation during job offers.
Apply for THE FEARLESS HIRE, my job search accelerator for mid-senior women in male-dominated industries. During our discovery call, we’ll map out a custom plan to help you secure your next $200k+ role within 90-120 days.
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