Roadmap › 7. Interview Questions & Career › Step 60
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Career Gaps, Job Changes & Salary Negotiation
Explaining career gaps, layoffs, frequent job changes, domain/tech switches and freelancing; understanding CTC and offers (India and Taiwan), researching market pay, answering expected-salary questions, negotiating, counter-offers, offer comparison and resignation etiquette.
Interview priority:★ Must know High priority — asked in almost every interview, learn firstMedium asked regularlyLow good to know
Module 1: Career Gaps and Job Changes
- 1.Explaining a career gapBasic ★ Must know
- 2.Frequent job changes, short stints and layoffsBasic ★ Must know
- 3.Switching technology, domain or roleIntermediate ★ Must know
- 4.Resume and background verification honestyIntermediate Medium
Module 2: Salary and Offers
- 5.Understanding an offer (India: CTC, fixed, variable, in-hand)Basic ★ Must know
- 6.Understanding an offer in TaiwanBasic Medium
- 7.Researching your market valueIntermediate ★ Must know
- 8.Answering "What is your current/expected salary?"Intermediate ★ Must know
- 9.Negotiating the offerIntermediate ★ Must know
- 10.Comparing offers and counter-offersIntermediate Medium
- 11.Resignation and notice period etiquetteBasic Medium
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