Salary & Career Growth

Before negotiating

• Research a realistic range for the role, level, industry and location — not just a single number
• Know your own walk-away point before the conversation starts
• Consider the full package, not only base salary — bonus, equity, benefits and flexibility all matter

During the conversation

Anchor on value delivered and market data rather than personal need. It's reasonable to ask for time to consider an offer, and reasonable to ask for the offer in writing before making a final decision.

Thinking beyond the next offer

The biggest jumps in compensation over a career usually come from changing roles or companies at the right moments, not from annual increments alone — so it's worth periodically checking your market value even while you're not actively job hunting.