Changing jobs strategically can significantly boost your earning potential and accelerate your path to financial independence. Here are proven tactics for common scenarios where candidates face compensation challenges.
When You're More Junior Than the Position Requires
Reframe your experience around scope and impact rather than titles:
Instead of: "Product Manager on Alexa team"
Try: "Led product team of 10 for $4B Alexa Office business"
During interviews, consistently emphasize:
Business size you've impacted
Number of people you've managed or influenced
Scale of projects you've delivered