WARNING: work in progress.
- always do phone screens
- first phone call is the most important for negotiation
- "im in the process with multiple companies" [OPTIONAL: , but you are my first choice ]
- salary expectations, 20% higher than what you think you should get
- check glassdoor and average salary for the area before the first phone screen
- ask for sign on bonus, relocation, stock (if applicable)
- in general, money >> equity. (money now is better than money later)
- confirm all benefits
- ideal situation is at least two offers to start a bidding war best case scenario story