When To Ask About SalaryI have had an interview with the recruiter and the department manager. When should I ask about salary?
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Hi kobe2007 Let them bring it up and go from there with this article...... It's the question you've been dreading: How much do you currently make? Learn how to respond and get what you deserve. Also wait for our Expert Paul W. Barada which can give better views. Thank you MCCathy Community Moderator Monster Well, don't ask yet, especially if you're not working at the moment. I think you need to know what salary range you need to be in, so you have some point of reference if they make a job offer, but at this point, I'd wait and see how this unfolds. It's not a game of cat and mouse, it's more a matter of letting the process unfold naturally. If, however, this continues to proceed in a positive way and there's still now mention of salary, what you might be able to do is politely say something like, "Could you give me a sense of the salary range budgeted for this position?" By saying that you're not asking them what they'd pay YOU, but just what sort of salary range goes with the position. My bet would be, however, that if things proceed well, they'll make a job and salary offer to you when they've reached a decision about your candidacy and how well your qualifications for the job match the requirements of the job. Some companies move quickly when they need to fill a position, others move with far more deliberation before making a hiring decision. Zat help? Paul W. Barada The Negotiation Expert If the "recruiter" is an outside recruiter (vs. HR) he should know from the day you meet him. Otherwise you get sent on jobs that would not be a salary match. If it is an internal recruiter, do what Paul said and let the process develop. The only time I would say to ask up front is if the interviewing process is a burden or very inconvenient (e.g. you have to take two days off of work to fly to the interview.) In those cases, better to have a good understanding of the job, salary and benefits before making the investment. | |
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