Have you ever been asked, “What salary are you looking for?” and suddenly forgotten every impressive thing you’ve ever done?

In this episode of Work Besties Who Podcast, Jess and Claude sit down with Megan Applegate, a former recruiter and Talent Acquisition Director, to talk about one of the most stressful career conversations: salary negotiation.

Megan shares what professionals often misunderstand before the negotiation even starts, why knowing your market value matters, how to build proof around your experience, and why you should not wait until the offer stage to think about compensation.

We also talk about creating a “brag book,” asking your work bestie to help you remember your wins, using salary ranges strategically, and why there is often more to negotiate than just base pay.

By the end of this episode, you’ll have a simple Work Besties salary check-in you can use before your next interview, review, or offer conversation.

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