[Help] Interviewing for Senior PM role
Context: Situation at my current company (0-10 startup) has been really bad, I was looking out but not with 100% focus. But yesterday my company told me I'm getting laid off but they'll pay me a month's salary. Didn't react much, just gave my resignation email that my last working day will be tomorrow. Fortunately, I've like 5 interviews lined up through the next week. One being my dream in the productivity/AI domain. But unfortunately/fortunately I got a referral for senior PM role which needs 4+ years of experience but I've only 3+. I would've been more comfortable with a PM because it's easier to crack? I've my first round tomorrow with HR as intro. How should I approach so that I can make it? How shall I negotiate the salary etc?
Congratulations @cristiano7
Don’t fret too much.
Give your best for the SPM role. You’ll do well. No advice in particular, just be strategic in your choice of words.
For salary negotiations, be a high intent candidate. What I mean is, if this doesn’t pan out then they should feel that it’s because they walked away and not you.
Talk with a nothing to lose attitude and ask for their current lower and upper limit.
If they ask for your salary then tell them, along with any bonuses or non-monetary perks.
Always push for a number in their lower and upper limit that is commensurate with your YOE and the value you bring.
Finally, Negotiate super hard but be respectful. They should feel like they missed out on you and not the other way around.
