Cinneah E.

In 2017, my starting offer was $72k as a Sr. Product Analyst. Fast forward to 2023, my most recent salary was $186k.

I didn't start “job hopping“ because it was the cool or sexy thing to do. I left jobs and pivoted my skills OUT OF SURVIVAL.

I couldn't afford to wait for my salary to catch up. I couldn't afford to wait around for a promotion. I needed to make more money NOW so that I could keep my head above water, pay off debt, and afford to live in New York City on my own.

Sometimes the story around “job hopping“ obscures the lived realities of people like me, who are using our 9-5 career pivots to overcome financial oppression.

So in light of it being financial literacy month, please check out my latest interview feature in CNBC on how “job hopping“ helped transform my skills, career, and wealth. (& yes, this is a sign for other 9-5 hotties like me to start hopping around as well) #FinancialLiteracyMonth

Here's my offer letter from January 2022 when I made $186,000 as a product manager, plus bonuses and equity awards

But I applied and interviewed for this job during #SeptemberSurge back in 2021.

September Surge is a term used to describe the increase in hiring activity that typically occurs in September. This is due to a number of factors, including:

- Hiring managers and recruiters return from vacation. Many hiring managers take vacation time in July and August, so they are not actively hiring during that month. However, they typically return from vacation in September and are ready to start filling open positions.

- Budgets for hiring are renewed. Many companies' budgets for hiring are renewed in September. This means that they have more money to spend on hiring new employees to close out the year.

- The start of the new fiscal year. For some companies, the new fiscal year starts in September. This is a time when they often make changes to their workforce, like hiring new employees.

September Surge is most pronounced in the tech industry, but it can also be seen in other industries. So if you are looking for a job, September is a one of the best times of the year to start your job search.

I want to help you get prepared for September Surge, the right way. I want to invite you to watch my free workshop where I'll teach you the 4 key things you can do RIGHT NOW to prepare. Get the link to watch the replay here: https://lnkd.in/eKzAG7Ee

Are you looking for a new job this fall? What job titles are you pursuing? #jobsearch #jobseekers #careeradvice #offerletter #salarytransparency

Big news: I’ll be joining Cohort 4 of the Goldman Sachs One Million Black Women: Black in Business program!!

We kick off next week with three days at Goldman Sachs World Headquarters in NYC #OMBWBlackInBiz