Dave is joined by Brandon Redlinger, VP of Marketing at Chili Piper. Brandon takes us through how he landed his new role at Chili Piper against hundreds of applicants and
- How to think through and negotiate compensation
- When to leave your job and how to break up with your employer
- Tips for nailing interviews for competitive positions
- Determining company culture and values in the interview process
Timestamps
- (00:00) - - Intro
- (04:57) - - Navigating high-growth companies
- (08:18) - - The challenging nature of founders
- (15:38) - - The Importance of Knowing Your Market Value
- (18:48) - - Overcoming Communication Challenges in the Job Search
- (27:10) - - Importance of financial knowledge in business
- (33:30) - - Understanding Company Culture: Asking the Right Questions
- (35:35) - - Building and Maintaining Relationships with Recruiters
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