Cybersecurity Mentors Podcast Job Offer, Raise, or Promotion? Here’s How to Negotiate All Three
Oct 23, 2025
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In this episode of the Cybersecurity Mentors Podcast, we break down how to negotiate with confidence — whether you’re reviewing a job offer, asking for a raise, or chasing that next promotion.
Drawing from years of leadership experience, they share real-world stories about what hiring managers actually think during negotiations, how to spot red flags in a job offer, and how to build leverage the right way.
You’ll learn:
- The three things to evaluate before accepting any offer — fit, growth, and lifestyle
- How to flip the script and interview the company back
- Why keeping receipts of your wins is essential before asking for a raise
- What to do when you’re given more responsibility without more pay
- How to use tactical empathy (inspired by Never Split the Difference) to win negotiations without losing relationships
Whether you’re a cybersecurity analyst or a future CISO, this episode will help you get paid what you’re worth — and do it with professionalism and confidence.