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**DISCLAIMER: All of our opinions are our own. They do not represent, nor are they affiliated with the interests and beliefs of the companies we work for. **Welcome to The Cyber Queens Podcast! The Cyber Queens aim to inspire Gen-Z, women, and minorities to close the gender/diversity gap that cyber is experiencing!Summary: In this episode, your queens will practically prepare you for the interview question, “What are your salary requirements?” Maril & Nathalie are joined by guest Claire Southwell (@ClaireSouthwe11) as they take the cybersecurity salary myths head-on to give you more realistic expectations as you explore and enter the field. Claire also shares her journey into cybersecurity and advice on evaluating entry-level positions based on not only salary but total compensation. From this episode listeners will get a good understanding of realistic salaries for entry levels of experience and ancillary benefits you should look for at the same time. Key Topics:Everyone wants to make 100k starting outClaire Southwell talks briefly about her cybersecurity journeyWhat are things you should look for instead?Total compensation packageInterview Question: “What are your salary requirements?”Final takeawaysChapter Markers:00:00 – The Cyber Queens Introductions & Guest Claire Southwell00:45 – So you think you’ll make $100K right away? Debunking this expectation starts now04:41 – Claire Southwell talks briefly about her cybersecurity journey09:58 – What things should you look or ask for instead?22:00 – Total Compensation24:28 – Interview Question: “What are your salary requirements?”26:42 – Final takeawaysGet in Touch:Maril Vernon - @SheWhoHacksErika Eakins - @ErikaEakinsNathalie Baker - @TheSOCQueen Queens Insta- @thecyberqueensQueens Twitter - @TheCyberQueensQueens TikTok – @thecyberqueensQueens LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/company/thecyberqueens/ Calls to Action:Newsletter for exclusive insight and new episodes! https://www.cyberqueenspodcast.com/Previous Episodes: E1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ccUs2SjMwDkE2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zTSWzXO3TnQ E3: https://youtu.be/f-cTvg71etQ Get in Touch: Maril Vernon - @SheWhoHacks Erika Eakins - @ErikaEakins Amber DeVilbiss - @EngineerAmber Queens Twitter - @TheCyberQueens Queens LinkedIn Calls to Action: Subscribe to our newsletter for exclusive insight and new episodes! If you love us- share us!