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In alignment with our goal of helping diverse women succeed in technology careers, we want to share resources to aid in getting paid well for the work they bring. There’s no one-size-fits all solution, but we hope that this information gives you more tools to navigate such situations.
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Here’s a good article on common questions from recruiters, including whether or not to disclose your current salary
Salary expectations questions - How should you answer them?
While this was created in 2020, many of the tips still apply today.
https://youtu.be/mPv41tReND4?si=d-y_IqTHHleHUidE
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Salary Negotiations: Reducing Gender and Racial Pay Gaps
While it’s great for women to know their worth and negotiate, it’s only half the solution. Technology companies need to ensure that women have access to equal pay and promotion opportunities. Often when this is missing, it’s an unconscious bias rather something active. We recognize and appreciate that companies want to do the right thing, and provide ideas on how to make that happen.
I write some about this in an article: https://www.tokyodev.com/articles/hiring-women-on-your-engineering-team