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Mindset Shifts
​It is not about your worth; it's about what the results are worth (learn more).
​Industry Leaders Worth Following
​Cynthia Pong: Career coach for women of color, often talks about negotiation. Creator of Embrace Change. Follow her on: Instagram, LinkedIn
​Stephanie Yu: The Unicorn Recruiter. Frequently posts jobseeker tips on LinkedIn and has a YouTube channel. Ideal for women in tech. LinkedIn, YouTube
​Wonsulting: They work with "underdogs." Their style is working smarter not harder. They often talk about how to land a job by leveraging networking through LinkedIn rather than submitting a job application. Ideal for those who want to work at corporate companies. LinkedIn company page, Tik-Tok @wonsulting
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Media
​🎥 How to respond to a take it or leave it situation by Shadé Zahrai (Susan's take). ​🎥 Key Money Conversations in Your Career playlist by Self-Made Millennial aka Madeline Mann (Susan's take). ​🎥 How to ask for a raise according to a CEO (Susan's take).
​Tools & Services
​Negotiation calculator for women of color - ​Free tool by Embrace Change
​81cents: counter-offer negotiation service
​Susan's note: "I have never used it but someone highly recommended it. If you hire them, please share your experience with me by messaging me or emailing me at susan@heymslee.com"
​Market research for salary ranges
​Statista U.S. Wages and Salaries (published Feb 2022)
​Tech salaries at Levels.fyi
​Susan's Research
​Three strategies to avoid when asking for a raise
​Debunking the myth that negotiating will put the job offer at risk (LinkedIn poll results)