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Submitting your resume for an open role doesn’t have to feel like you’re adding your name to an already overflowing list of candidates. With the right formatting, language, and...

While your resume’s job is to detail your hard skills—the measurable results you can share from previous roles—the interview experience is meant to help you demonstrate the soft...

Writing your resume for your current job search might feel a bit overwhelming. New strategies or formats can be confusing. But the reality is simple—a good resume has always...

Most people understand that you can’t arrive at an interview without at least some preparation, but exactly what preparation is needed is less understood. Consider the following...

It can feel nearly impossible to find the perfect job. But whether you’re in a hurry to make the switch or simply keeping an eye out for can’t-miss opportunities, it’s important...

Whether you’re just starting an interview process with a new company, you’re midway through an existing hiring process, or if you’re already employed—if you...

‍Success is an elusive term that can be hard to define. But while success can look different from person to person, there are certain traits that are typically shared by...

Securing a job offer can feel like an elusive task, especially if you’ve been on the job hunt for a long time. And while finding (and applying for) a job has changed...

The wait between an interview and a job offer can feel excruciatingly long. And while many factors play into the length of time you may wait...

You’ve received a new job offer—congrats! But the written offer outlines several conditions that need to be met in order to make...

Starting a new job offers numerous opportunities—a chance to have a fresh start, to make positive first impressions, and to make strides in your...

It’s common during your interview or screening process to get the question—”what is your desired salary?” But while you...

Searching for a job can be a brutal process. It’s inevitable that you’re going to deal with rejection. And while there will be circumstances and situations you can’t...

Asking for more money on a job offer doesn’t have to be complicated. If you follow the right steps, you can increase your chances of earning more, getting paid fairly, and...

Understanding what desired salary is and what you should put on an application (or say in an interview) for your desired salary can feel complicated and confusing. But for most...

Declining a job offer can be a stressful experience. If you’ve made it through the interview process and you’ve received an offer for the job, but the role isn’t the right fit...

Accepting a job offer isn’t as simple as saying yes. When done correctly, it should include requesting a written offer, a review period, and thoughtful consideration about...

The tech industry has seen dramatic shifts in the last few years—an increasingly competitive job market, tighter budgets, and an evolving list of required skills as advances...

While most interviews aim to make sure new hires have the right skills and experience for the open role, behavioral questions give interviewers better insight into a candidate’s...

Waiting to hear back from a recruiter or hiring manager after an interview is a stressful experience. Even with a clear plan of next steps, the time it takes to hear back from...

Stock options are one of the biggest perks of joining a startup. In exchange for taking a lower salary than you’d earn at a more established company, you get the opportunity for...

The desired salary question is a perfect example of how most job applicants make an easy mistake. But how you answer specific questions on the application can determine whether...

For job seekers, finding a new job can be a daunting task. On average, U.S. job seekers will spend about 5 months looking for their next position. And while 60% of...

Interviewing for a new role is a stressful and emotional experience. Add in the pressure of wondering if you’re going to get a job offer after a series of grueling interviews...

Over 50% of employees report feeling very uncomfortable with the idea of asking for money so they avoid the discussion altogether...

We’re not all natural interviewers, and that’s okay. The pressure of the interview, all the past examples we can pull from, and how you decide to share those experiences can be..

There are too many possible interview questions for software engineering roles to prepare for them all in detail. You can do better than other candidates by understanding the goals

I hired over 100 salespeople during my time at career at DoorDash. During my tenure, I found that myself–and my peers–asked many of the same questions in the early stages of...

This is important. The hiring manager will learn a lot about the questions you ask them during the interview process, and you, too, can learn more about the company and the role.

Negotiating a salary offer can feel daunting and overwhelming. And for most employees, fears of rejection stop them from even trying to negotiate. But here’s what most jobs...

Salary negotiation can be a difficult skill to learn. For most employees, negotiating salary only happens in the 5 -7 times they change jobs in their career...

Crafting a compelling salary negotiation email can be the game-changer in securing the paycheck you deserve. In this listicle, we break down the essential elements for mastering...

FairComp provides world-class privacy and security for our users. It’s not just marketing, but a measure of integrity and care for our users. Our approach ensures your most...

You might have come across the term levels when researching salary and compensation. We often mention it in the context of FairComp. But what does it mean? This short article...

Instead of relying on limited experience, consider the following best practices for salary negotiation—and get specific salary negotiation script examples you can use today.

Access to a good job and fair pay is critical to survival. Yet employers often set the wage. Employers hoard pay data and mystify the process of setting your pay to keep...

Companies sometimes adopt a compensation philosophy where they don’t negotiate job offers. These are called “set rate” offers. It may sound like there’s nothing you can do...

Rescinding a job offer is extremely rare, but it happens. In my 13 years of experience as a recruiter, I've only done it three times. The biggest reason was that...

Every company has that employee who consistently delivers and consistently gets rewarded. We're giving you an inside look at what sets them apart.

This conversation might seem scary. We’re going to make it easy – but it requires you to be a top-notch performer, don’t overthink the conversation itself, we’ll guide you through.

Talking about your salary with friends has long been a taboo topic, but that's changing, and it comes with a multitude of benefits.

It’s common for candidates to react and make hasty decisions when they receive a job offer. Don’t worry though. We’re here to help. Accepting a job offer is a big deal...

Wondering how to send a salary negotiation email? We'll break down a few tips to help you negotiate via email.

If you read nothing else beyond this sentence, take this away: Never tell a recruiter what your salary expectation is.

Have you applied for a job and never heard back? You’re not alone. Let's discuss ways to make your job application stand out so you get a callback.

Glassdoor and similar competitors might offer shiny data wrapped in filters, but the problem with all of these options is the same: none of them verify the data.