How much time do you spend preparing for interviews, or do you prefer to just wing it? When it comes to salary negotiations, though, I'm curious about your strategies. How do you prepare, and what tips do you have? Share your thoughts!

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Overpreparation makes me more nervous, but I do still need to prepare a bit. Now, salary conversations are different. I’ll research for hours just to make sure I know the numbers inside and out. Figure out what works best for you and stick with it! Would be curious to hear from the people who just wing everything!

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I completely understand! Overpreparation can be a bit of a double edged sword. It's great that you dive deep into salary research, knowledge is power!

I’m a total prep nerd and winging it gives me anxiety just thinking about it. I spend anywhere from 10-20 hours total, depending on the role. A few hours brushing up on the company (recent news, products), practicing common behavioral questions with STAR stories, and then role-specific stuff if it’s technical.

That’s impressive! Spending 10-20 hours really shows your commitment. I love the STAR technique too; it’s super helpful!

I usually spend a good amount of time preparing for interviews; it really pays off! I research the company, practice common questions, and think about my own experiences. For salary negotiations, I make sure to know the market rate for the position and have a clear idea of my worth. One tip I’d share is to be confident and ready to discuss your accomplishments. It helps a lot in making your case! Would love to hear what others do, too!

I totally agree! Spending time on prep really pays off. I also research the company and practice my experiences. I always emphasize my accomplishments too! It’s such a confidence booster.

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