New Grad - "What's your expected compensation?"
Recruiter is asking what my salary expectations are. (Company is unicorn) The position is for Security Engineer (but it's basically Software Engineer for their security product) What should I say? TC: 0 YoE: 0
What’s the position you’re applying for?
Security Engineer, but basically Software Engineer for their security product
150 is good for new grad. Ask for 200
Would that be too aggressive at this stage? (haven't done onsite/gotten offer yet)
Ask for it OP. Better to aim high and miss than aim too low and land in the shit.
"It's still early to discuss comp right now because Im looking for a place where I can fit in, learn a lot and really excel. Comp comes second to that. I'll know more about whats fair once we move forward and I meet your team."
Cheers man, really like this!
you can bring up the california law where they have to tell you the pay range too
Give the name of the company so people can help you son
Do you have Masters degree?
Nope, BS
Don't name a number. You'll regret it. Tell them you expect to be paid market value and commensurate to the value you hope to bring. And even if they come in super low, it can always be changed. While negotiating with Google I refused to name a number, they offered me a small amount, and they ended up more than doubling their offer in the end.
Thanks for the advice! Can you give an example on how to effectively "commensurate to the value you hope to bring"? Is that just highlighting what my past experiences can bring to the table?
I mean literally say something vague like that. The best time to talk comp is after they want you and when you have other offers in hand (if you can get them!).
See levels.fyi
I couldn't find info for this company size