Ex-Google RECRUITER EXPLAINS: How to Answer 'What Are Your Salary Expectations' AND How Comp Works

🔥 Need help getting started in your job search? Start here: In this video, I'll help you answer the tricky question about your salary expectations during a job interview. I'll explain how companies decide what to pay, including headcount and job leveling. You'll learn about the different parts of your pay package, such as fixed and variable compensation. Finally, I'll give you strategies to answer the salary question effectively, ensuring you maximize your pay without risking the job offer. By the end, you'll feel confident and ready to handle this important part of your job interview. I've worked as a technical recruiter for top companies like Google, Lyft, Uber, TikTok, and The New York Times, and I've reviewed hundreds of thousands of resumes. I'll show you how to avoid common mistakes and so you can land interview and your dream job. -- 00:00 Introduction 00:27 Why Recruiters Ask About Salary Expectations 00:54 How Companies Determine Salaries 01:28 Headcount Planning 01:56 Understanding Levels and Pay Bands 03:06 Two Reasons Recruiters Ask About Salary Expectations 04:05 Fixed Compensation 04:40 Variable Compensation 05:14 Types of Bonuses 05:49 Equity Compensation 06:18 Bonus Tip: Benefits Package 06:49 Researching Company Pay 07:23 Strategy 1: 08:30 Strategy 2: 09:35 Strategy 3: 10:08 Recap 10:45 Closing -- CONNECT WITH ME: Work With Me: Website: Instagram: LinkedIn: TikTok: @farahsharghi