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The conversation between Saurabh & Mia emphasizes negotiating skills and understanding the needs of both parties in order to achieve a desirable outcome. It also highlights the importance of following one’s intuition and taking risks to pursue desired career paths. Furthermore, the conversation offers practical advice on salary negotiation, such as the technique of reversing and avoiding being the first to quote a number. In addition, the discussion provides valuable insights into job search strategies and the interview process.

Mia Smithson is an accomplished technical recruiter with an inspiring story of transition. Coming from a family of doctors, she was expected to pursue a career in medicine. However, she found her love for technical recruiting while pursuing her doctoral program, and eventually became a top recruiter at companies like Google and Microsoft. She is the CEO & Founder of The $30K Program™. Her journey highlights the importance of following one’s passions and taking risks to pursue a fulfilling career.

Key Topics

• 0:03:35 Mia Smithson’s Career Journey: Neuropsychopharmacology to Technical Recruiting to Talent Management

• 0:08:31 Salary Negotiation: Intimidation, skill, and Current Labor Market Strategies

• 0:16:15 Discussion on Salary Negotiation: Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

• 0:17:59 Negotiating Skills in Job Interviews: Developing Strong BATNAs

• 0:20:21 Tips for Tailoring Your Resume and Utilizing Social Media Platforms

• 0:27:40 Discovering Job Search Strategies: Passive and Active Strategy

• 00:31:00 Master the 7 Seconds: A Free Resource for Job Seekers to Land Their Dream Job

• 0:33:46 Interview Preparation Tips

• 0:35:43 Response Techniques and Empowering Women To Negotiate Higher Salaries

Key Takeaways

• Negotiation is a skill that can be improved through practice and purposeful training, similar to developing coding skills. 

• Belief systems and self-awareness are important ingredients in negotiating fair compensation during job interviews.

• When negotiating salary, avoid directly answering salary expectation questions.

• Use the reversing technique to ask for the salary range of the role, and leverage data, research, and strategic packaging to craft a confident response

• The tone of your voice during an interview matters just as much as the words you say.

• Increasing your conviction and truly believing in your ability to make an impact can improve your tone and make you more trustworthy

• Develop strong BATNAs (best alternative to a negotiated agreement) by applying to multiple jobs daily, tailoring your resume, and focusing on service during interviews

Memorable Quote

“Negotiation, similar to developing like writing code, it’s a skill and you can become better the more that you do it and the more purposeful training that you focus on.”

Connect with Mia Smithson

Website:  https://www.the30kprogram.com/ 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/smithson3/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the30kprogram/

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