Ever set a number in a phone screen for an HR Role... and then found out mid-interview process that the role is worth way more than what you agreed to? Sis, you're not alone. In this episode, I'm answering a question I got recently from someone with 8 years of HR experience who stayed inside a recruiter's stated range ($60–65K) — only to realize after more research that she should've started in the 70s.

We're breaking down:

Why the number you give in a phone screen becomes the benchmark the entire process anchors to
The real risk of trying to "correct" your number mid-process (and why it can get you pulled from consideration)
When and how to counteroffer the right way — and how big of a jump is actually reasonable
Why leading with "I have X years of experience" during negotiation actually loses you money
The 3X framework: how to position yourself as revenue, not an expense, so companies want to pay you more
Why I'm not a fan of sticking inside a posted salary range — and what to say instead

If you've ever taken an offer that felt lowballed, you know the slow burn of regret that follows. This episode is about making sure that's not your story.

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