AI being a hammer searching for a nail
Not sure if you've seen this too, but we keep getting this ad on Instagram (screenshot below), probably because we post a lot about negotiations.
Hey there,
Not sure if you've seen this too, but we keep getting this ad on Instagram (screenshot below), probably because we post a lot about negotiations.
Don't fall for this ad
It's tempting to go down this rabbit hole, but don't let curiosity waste valuable time you could spend elsewhere. Here's why, but first:
FREE Negotiations Q&A on Thursday, March 5th
Quick PSA: we're hosting a live Q&A this week! Join us Thursday, March 5th at 3pm PT / 6pm ET to get live input and real-time feedback from us on all your negotiation questions. We'll also send everyone who RSVPs a free template doc that will come in handy for your career ;)
RSVP here, and feel free to forward this to anyone who you know is job searching: https://luma.com/wvg8iavq
Why this ad about salary benchmark data is flawed
🔥 Hot take: While market data is interesting, it’s not that useful.
Companies always have canned responses prepared to dismiss any compensation research you bring to the conversation, no matter how accurate your data is. They can simply respond that they have their own philosophy on how they pay for the role, and all that research you did was for nothing.
Use that time instead to learn how to negotiate both strategically and respectfully. Here's a batch of helpful tips to keep in mind.
We dove deeper into what you should do instead of spending a lot of time gathering salary data: Salary Market Research is a Waste of Your Time
Hope to see many of you at our negotiation Q&A this Thursday!
Warmly,
Gerta & Alex
Co-founders, YourNegotiations.com
P.S. Are you job searching or have upcoming negotiations?
Book a free call with us, where we’ll learn more about your situation, offer some free tips, and explore if we’re a good fit to work together: https://calendly.com/alexhapki/call
P.P.S. Know someone interested in negotiations?
Send them our way and we’ll thank you with $500 for each person who becomes a client. No cap.
A quick intro or an email to alex@yournegotiations.com works.