Did I screw myself over throwing out a number on first recruiter call
So, I made a mistake on first call with FAANG recruiter and told him that I was okay with the posted salary for a role.
(At the time, I was in a state where you legally have to post salary.) I know, it's stupid.
Now that I've done more research, it's clear that that number really is on the low end (I'm unclear if that posted number was TC or base, but either way it's low).
Now I'm at the final interview loop (no offer yet), and am working with a new recruiter.
My question: What's the best course of action from here?
I am interviewing at other FAANG companies but this company is my top choice and also I think the surest shot. I also don't know if I'll have any offers to leverage (i.e., don't think I'm ready to walk away from this).
EDIT: Blind Tax, 100k (TC as contractor), ~8 years of experience in non-technical role
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You can say you researched further and found out the the market rate is $ X00k.
What you said in the beginning really doesn't matter besides confirming that the interview process isn't a waste of everyone's time.
What's a good SWE TC with 2-3 yoe at KT (aka Motive)?
If they give you a call with offer, be happy but not SUPER happy, mild enthusiasm and vague “that’s a great start” if they come with a number.
No mistake to say you’re interested— you do have to show interest throughout the process.
Just don’t enthusiastically go “that’s fantastic!” Literally only when they give you their first offer number.
I said almost verbatim on my first offer call, “that’s a great starting point, thank you for getting those numbers for me, can we check in a few days after I do some research and talk to family/friends?”
And in that second call, negiotiate.
And if they push back with “we gave you what you asked for,” you can say something like “after a more thorough audit of the role’s responsibilities and my current comp, I think something along the lines of $X-Y would actually be more fitting.”