chatting with a vp of engineering on offers
guest: jack evans, vice president of engineering at evidence care
- give a specific salary number instead of a vague range so hiring managers know where you actually stand
- know your full compensation picture upfront, including benefits, bonus and 401k match, before entering negotiations
- if a candidate asks for much more than expected, treat it as a signal to review your team's pay, not a red flag on the candidate
- come prepared with research and clear expectations, since that preparation signals how you will perform on the job
- once you accept an offer, don't renege if something better comes along, since that damages trust with the employer