SalaryI have a question in regards to the salary. When being interviewed, I find they will generally ask what my requirements are. I probably end up selling myself short. How can you turn this around to see what range they are willing to offer? Thanks
I've found that it's usually dangerous to talk figures during the interview. However, some interviewers and hiring managers want to know what you expect to make on the job. Try to answer by telling them that you will accept whatever is in the budgeted range for that job. If they want a specific amount, just give them a range with about a $5,000 difference. Jay When the question or requirement is int he job advertisement to send in your salary requests with your resume, some companys are actually just looking to find out what people will except or expect for that particular job. Most companys are looking to find the most qualified person for the job with the least salary expectation. When, in the interview, the interviewer asks that question a similar situation may apply. The company just wants to know who they can offer the job to with the least salary requirement. In all scenarios, list your salary range by what you feel you are worth. During inteviews, don't mention what you want for benefits because most companys already have a benefit package in place. So, give the interviewer a range, starting with the amount that you feel you are worth and ending with approximately $10,000 higher as the top of the range plus what the company offers in benefits. "At this time in my career, I feel that I am worth $40,000 annually to $50,000 annually plus whatever benefits the company has already set in place for its employees."
In my book, I suggest giving an "acceptable" salary range for that area and jobs like that. This shows an employer that you've done your homework and have researched salaries. And if you've done a good job, then it should be "in the neighborhood." Some offer in that range; others more; and some less. But they're looking to see if you have some sense of what an acceptable salary figure would even be. Hello, I've already adjusted my hourly rate with all the temp agencies I registered with for this area compared to another county where I was paid a higher wage. Salary Wizard so far always seems to overestimate. What are the other resources for doing my homework? Recently I said this in a cover letter to a job in my area: "In Rockland County, my salary was $18 - $20 per hour. There can be an adjustment for Orange County and the shorter commute." Haven't heard from them. Struggled over that last sentence. Maybe because it seemed I didn't do my homework. In another cover letter, I wrote down a range of $30-$40K per year. On a phone interview, I was asked what I needed per year. I said I would have to get back to her on that and that it would depend on the position, responsibilities etc. I didn't get the interview. And when I asked were they paying under 30K, she said not necessarily. OY! There are other examples. I feel like I must be out-bidding myself. What to do? Thanks for any feedback you can give. Marina
Don't go there until they want you. Period. Q how much money do you want? however they ask it. A. From what I know of this company, I would expect that the salary and benefits would roughly reflect the market rate for this sector/industry... and So I am very confident that if we get to the point of discussing a job offer that we can negotiate a fair compensation package. If they push it and say. No really give us a number... A. In the past, salary negotiations have not been a barrier to my being offered jobs. Without understanding more about the total compensation package and without a discussion of what constraints you operate under, such as the budget for this position or HR policies, giving you a number would be meaningless. Again. I am very confident that if we get to the point of discussing a job offer that we can negotiate a fair compensation package. If they say NO. ANSWER THE ? Give us a number!!! I would say it is somewhere between your lowest offer and my highest offer. That's basic negotiation and I can't offer you any other range than that. | |
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