Career coach and HR consultant Kate Sargent returns for the third installment of our series exploring tips, insights, and advice for job seekers. Kate is the founder of KJS Consulting, where she helps candidates prepare and polish all aspects of their job search strategy. Prior to starting her coaching business, she recruited for brands like The North Face, Allbirds, Method, and The Citizenry. In Part 3 of their deep dive, Kate and Roy discuss the art – and science – of negotiation. Together, they dig into the complexities of reaching agreeable compensation for a new role, the pros and cons of equity, how to leave a job graciously, and the importance of maintaining positivity through employment changes. 

Highlights from our conversation include:

• Negotiating compensation when fielding a job offer (1:43 )
• Skillfully navigating and understanding equity, bonuses, and benefits (5:03 )
• Other important variables to be aware of while negotiating a new role (7:16 )
• How to quit and gracefully negotiate your exit (12:33 )
• When, why, and where to get HR involved (14:27 )
• The nuances of separation agreements (16:36 )
• Contracting after leaving your role versus making a clean break (21:48 )
• Dos and don’ts of posting on social media after leaving your job (23:02 )

Visit HowIHire.com for transcripts and more on this episode, and check out Part 1 and Part 2 of Roy and Kate’s job search series, as well as our in-depth conversations about networking and interviewing.

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