Interview preparation and salary negotiation

Contrary to what most jobseekers experience, interviews are meant to be dialogues rather than interrogations, focusing on both your fit for the organization and the organization's fit for you — remember, the interview process is a two-way street. This guide offers comprehensive insights and strategies for interview preparation, a list of over 100 questions to ask during your interview and useful advice for salary negotiation.

At a glance, these are some of the topics covered: 

1. Preparing for the interview: Learn how to thoroughly research an organization and develop informed questions to engage interviewers during your meeting. The guide outlines 100 questions to ask during the interview, covering aspects such as diversity, work-life balance, mentorship, work assignments, hybrid work and more.
2. Spotting interview red flags: Get insight into the warning signs that appear during the interview process, such as altered job descriptions, excessive interviews, ultimatums and inappropriate questions.
3. Responding to inappropriate questions: Understand strategies for handling offensive, biased or illegal questions during the interview process.
4. How to end an interview and follow up: Learn how to confidently inquire about next steps, follow up with a thank-you note and conduct salary research and ongoing job searches.
5. How to negotiate a fair salary: Research indicates only seven percent of women attempt salary negotiations during their interview process. The guide offers strategies to successfully discuss a salary range and compensation package.
6. How to navigate the first 90 days in your new job: Gain helpful advice on thriving during the first three months at your new job. Tips include focusing on effort, attitude and results in these early days. The guide also highlights the importance of building relationships, learning the company culture and setting milestones.

Detailed exercises, checklists and resources for each topic highlighted above can be found in the Interview preparation and salary negotiation guide.

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