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Location: Remote Position: Senior Software Engineer Previous salary: $90k Negotiated salary: $180k + $30k bonus I was working at a company as a defense contractor for several months making $90,000. A founder of a startup reached out to me to share a new role he was having trouble filling. When we spoke I realized I was in a strong […]
After a six month job search, I was having little success applying for jobs online through career sites. I decided to take a proactive approach and email recruiters and hiring managers directly to increase my chances of landing an interview. Below is the system I used to contact hiring managers quickly and at scale, which […]
When a candidate accepts a job offer the employer must decide if they are willing to negotiate. Employers approach negotiations similarly for both candidates and current employees. Knowing how companies evaluate your request will increase your chance of success. Employers will typically look at these areas when considering salary requests: 1. How Much Can I […]
During interviews, it is critical to know your worth. There is tons of advice for determining your value, but it the best tactic is to research the average compensation for roles with similar experience, location and skills. Here are six of the best tools to research salary data. Hired Hired offers a free salary […]
When negotiating salary there will be times when companies are unable to meet your salary requirement. This can be due to many factors including strict budgets and legacy employees. When base salary can’t be negotiated, ask to review the benefits package and find areas you would like to negotiate. Here is a list of benefits you can negotiate and […]
Many candidates feel awkward about asking for a higher salary. Many say they may come off as greedy or risk losing the job offer, but also because they do not know their true market value, so this leaves them at a disadvantage. To ensure you do not leave money on the table when negotiating, here […]