Gain insights into strategies to maximize tech industry compensation. Discover negotiation techniques for better base salary, equity grants, and bonuses, ensuring you never leave money on the table.

In this course, you will learn the strategies to maximize your total compensation (base salary, equity grants, bonuses) while working in the tech industry. Whether you plan to change jobs or boost your earnings while staying in your current job, this course will guide you through the process.

Compensation is typically not a function of one’s ability, but how well you negotiate your deal. That’s why the material in this course will teach you how to prepare and position yourself for the best possible outcomes from your comp negotiations, so you never leave money on the table.

Grokking Comp Negotiation in Tech

Does it make sense to ever reveal one’s compensation? Yes, it does in some cases. For instance, if your compensation is already at the top end of the market rate for your role and career stage, you may want to save yours and the recruiter’s time and let them know what financial compensation would be acceptable for you to even begin the interview process. It may happen that a recruiter incorrectly levels you and sets up an interview loop not congruent with your current or aspired level. 

At one time, this was common at LinkedIn, where staff level engineers were put through senior software engineer loops. You don't want to go through the interview circus, only to be disappointed at the end when the offer comes up short of your expectations.


This lesson enumerates the scenarios when it may be prudent to disclose your compensation to the recruiter.

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