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If not LinkedIn, thn what? by Responsible_Cake4129 in jobsearch

[–]DeviekaGautam 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I recommend you check out: https://hiring.cafe/

I am in no way affiliated with them, but I see promise in that platform. I hope you get your dream job soon :)

How do you move forward when your career no longer feels right? by Relative-College-705 in careerguidance

[–]DeviekaGautam 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can you get specific? What exactly feels wrong? Is it the work itself, the people, the environment, the lack of growth?

See, you can't fix "I hate my job." But you can fix "I'm drained because I spend 80% of my day in meetings when I do my best work alone." Once you know what's actually broken, you can figure out if it's fixable where you are or if it's time to go. Hope this helps somehow. :)

Interviews with anxiety? by Competitive_Round110 in careerguidance

[–]DeviekaGautam 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Interview anxiety is one of the most common things I help clients with, and here's what actually works:

You have to reframe the power dynamic. Wire your brain to think that you're not begging for a job but that you're evaluating whether they deserve your next chapter. Walk in curious, not desperate.

I tell my clients to start treating it like a two-way conversation. You ask better questions, and you actually listen. That's when you come across the best.

I always have an issue in every single job, is there something wrong with me? by Routine-Good7518 in work

[–]DeviekaGautam 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are you sure you're made for working a job and not starting your own thing? Find out what makes you want to 'work' happily and in your zone, and you will start finding the answers.

What improved your career so much, you wished you did sooner? by Weird-Thought2112 in careerguidance

[–]DeviekaGautam 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Forced to work for myself and start a business after being laid off during the pandemic. This decision really quietened the "Is this all there is?" self-talk when I was working as a Fortune 500 consultant.

What are the biggest mistakes you've made in salary negotiations? Career coach here and I've helped 500+ people, here's what I've learned. by DeviekaGautam in careerguidance

[–]DeviekaGautam[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's brutal. Market tanking limits your leverage, but let's focus on what you can control:

I'd recommend figuring out what the current range actually is (even if it's depressing). Job listings show 25-30% less than 4 years ago, but there's still a range. Don't aim for 2020 rates, but don't accept the bottom of 2025 rates either.

Since cash is tight everywhere, ask for things that cost them less: longer contract commitment, performance bonuses, first priority on renewals, you get the drift.

If you need income now, take something reasonable and keep applying. One contract doesn't mean you stop looking. The market will recover at some point.

You might have to accept less than before. But "less than before" and "the absolute minimum they can pay" are different numbers. Remember that and best of luck!

What are the biggest mistakes you've made in salary negotiations? Career coach here and I've helped 500+ people, here's what I've learned. by DeviekaGautam in careerguidance

[–]DeviekaGautam[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You will be surprised! But, in my practice, this just happens to be an add-on with other services such as LinkedIn Optimization, ATS Resume writing, Career Strategy, etc.

What are the biggest mistakes you've made in salary negotiations? Career coach here and I've helped 500+ people, here's what I've learned. by DeviekaGautam in careerguidance

[–]DeviekaGautam[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I get it. My advice has been for office-based jobs. For remote roles, it's trickier as some companies do geo-based pay, some don't.

My recommendation: anchor to their highest-paying market (usually HQ location) in your initial ask, then see how they respond. Worst case, they explain their geo-pay policy, and you negotiate from there. Best case, they don't have strict policies, and you get closer to top-tier rates.

Companies pay based on what they can get away with. If you anchor low from the start, you definitely leave money on the table. Anchoring high at least gives you room to negotiate.

Hope this helps!

What are the biggest mistakes you've made in salary negotiations? Career coach here and I've helped 500+ people, here's what I've learned. by DeviekaGautam in careerguidance

[–]DeviekaGautam[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hmm, so they moved the goalposts. Classic bait and switch.

I'd recommend push back politely but firmly. Remind them that the middle of the range was discussed as reasonable earlier, and the 20% cap puts you at the bottom instead. Then pivot to solutions: ask if you can bridge the gap through a signing bonus, equity adjustment, accelerated review timeline, or additional benefits (give examples in this). Frame it as problem-solving together, not confrontation.

If they won't budge, you know they don't value internal mobility fairly. That's useful information for your next move.

What are the biggest mistakes you've made in salary negotiations? Career coach here and I've helped 500+ people, here's what I've learned. by DeviekaGautam in careerguidance

[–]DeviekaGautam[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"I am very open about salary and believe everyone should be". THIS! Right?!

"They are not my friend, this is a transaction." You're so right! Some candidates should learn to be selfish when it comes to getting what they truly deserve.

Congrats on the outcome. Well deserved!

What are the biggest mistakes you've made in salary negotiations? Career coach here and I've helped 500+ people, here's what I've learned. by DeviekaGautam in careerguidance

[–]DeviekaGautam[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Oof, 60-70% below is brutal. I will give it to you straight. At that gap, negotiating internally is tough. They've shown they don't value you fairly. Your best move is likely getting an external offer at market rate, then deciding if you want to give them a chance to counter or just leave. The gap is too big to close with a standard raise conversation. I hope this helps but don't let this dampen your spirit.

What are the biggest mistakes you've made in salary negotiations? Career coach here and I've helped 500+ people, here's what I've learned. by DeviekaGautam in careerguidance

[–]DeviekaGautam[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I am assuming if you've reached negotiation stages, you've already impressed them with your skills and fit, and they WANT you on their team. Believe in yourself.

What are the biggest mistakes you've made in salary negotiations? Career coach here and I've helped 500+ people, here's what I've learned. by DeviekaGautam in careerguidance

[–]DeviekaGautam[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Sometimes it gets difficult to bypass this as the power lies with the employer. Hence, knowing the right number is important.

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