Accepting the first offer. Always ask for - days. The initial offer is rarely the final one.
Focusing only on year . RSU refreshers mean years - often have higher TC. Evaluate the -year total.
Ignoring team shopping. Your team affects your career trajectory, promotion speed, and daily satisfaction. Take the full shopping period and talk to at least teams.
Bluffing about offers. Recruiters verify. If you claim a Google L6 offer but interviewed at L5, this will backfire.