Compensation Strategy

Format: 1:1 strategic consultation (via Zoom/Google Meet)

Duration: 60-90 minutes

Led by: Industry Expert / Compensation Strategist

What You’ll Get?

1. Market Benchmarking of Your Current Compensation

• Analysis of your current salary structure vs. market standards.
• Industry-specific benchmarking using credible salary insights.
• Evaluation of where you stand in terms of fixed, variable, and perks.
• Comparison with peer profiles and role-based expectations.

2. Role Mapping & Compensation Trends

• Understanding the typical pay scales for roles you’re targeting.
• If switching domains (e.g., IT to Product, IC to Managerial), what compensation differences to expect.
• Clarity on lateral vs. progressive pay jumps.

3. Negotiation Readiness Strategy

• Identify your leverage points based on achievements, market demand, and experience.
• Practice key phrases and counter-offers to use during negotiations.
• Guidance on handling tricky compensation discussions like current CTC disclosures, notice period buyouts, etc.

4. Review of Offer Letters / CTC Breakups (if available)

• Breakdown and explanation of tricky clauses or compensation terms.
• Red flags to watch for – PF tricks, inflated variable, stock grants vs. actual value.
• Suggestions on how to push back on unfair terms.

5. Customized Compensation Pitching Document

• Create a snapshot of your expected compensation with logical justification.
• Can be used while talking to recruiters or hiring managers.

Why you need this?

• You’ve stayed too long in one role and your compensation hasn’t kept pace.
• You don’t know how to value your experience in today’s market.
• Recruiters keep asking your expectations and you don’t know what to say.
• You’re switching domains and unsure what to ask for.
• You’re scared of pricing yourself too high or too low.
• You’ve never actually negotiated — you’ve just accepted offers.

What You’ll Walk Away With

• Market-aligned expected CTC that fits your role, industry, and skill set.
• Clear knowledge of how to negotiate without sounding “demanding.”
• Confidence to push back with facts, not emotions.
• Clarity on your own value in today’s job market.
• A pitch-ready strategy you can use in upcoming interviews or internal appraisals.

Who Is This Perfect For?

• Professionals stuck at the same compensation level for 2+ years.
• People considering a career shift and unsure what’s financially viable.
• Those getting multiple interview calls but struggling to negotiate well.
• Leaders moving from IC to team lead roles and unsure how it affects pay.
• Anyone feeling undervalued and unsure how to present their worth.

FAQs

1. I’ve never negotiated my salary before – is this session for me?
Yes! Most professionals don’t negotiate — and that’s exactly what we’re here to change. You’ll learn the “how” and “when.”

2. Can this session help with internal appraisal discussions too?
Definitely. We’ll equip you with the right data and script to make your case within your current company.

3. What if I’m switching from one domain to another?
We’ll guide you on the realistic compensation range for your target roles, and how to frame your prior experience as value-add.

4. Will you tell me a number I should ask for?
Yes — we’ll help you arrive at an expected salary range that’s both ambitious and realistic, based on current data.

5. I have an offer in hand — can you help me evaluate it?
Absolutely. We’ll review the offer, identify strengths/loopholes, and coach you on how to respond strategically.