The Comp Table guides
Clear preparation for the conversations that shape your pay.
Practical, evergreen guides for understanding compensation and preparing what to say next. Educational information only—your role, employer, and circumstances matter.
Start here · 7 minute read
How to Answer Salary Expectations Questions
Use the Pause, Context, Range framework to answer salary expectations questions clearly without treating the first conversation as a final negotiation.
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Offer negotiation · 8 minute read
How to Negotiate a Job Offer by Email
Use the Thank, Align, Ask framework to write a clear job-offer negotiation email that is specific, collaborative, and easy to respond to.
Promotion and pay · 7 minute read
How to Ask for a Raise After a Promotion
Use the Scope, Evidence, Request framework to prepare a raise conversation after a promotion and ask for a concrete compensation review.