They called me before the interview to ask some preliminary questions such as , how much are you looking to get paid? So I said between 8-850. Then at the interview, they said are you ok with being paid 7.70. Is it possible they said that just to see if I'd say something about wanting more, or if Id settle?
2006-08-14 09:03:55 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Lately I've been using complete honesty in my interviews, and so far it has been wildly successful. I think a lot of interviewers are so accustomed to playing games that they like knowing where someone stands for once.
The last time someone asked me in an interview how much I wanted, I told them what I was looking for, that I was flexible, and that naturally if they paid me less I would probably move on sooner but if they paid me more I would have less reason to. I figure that's something they already know, and they probably appreciate hearing that you know it too!
2006-08-14 09:28:49 · answer #1 · answered by Doctor Why 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It could be that 7.70 is what the position pays.
If that is too low for you and you don't feel that the job is worth it, then you have the option of saying that you need 8.00 to 8.50.
But if taking the lower pay is alright and you really want the job then just tell them that you wanted 8.00 but you'll take the position as long as you can get a revue with a chance for a raise in say 90 days.
2006-08-14 09:13:09 · answer #2 · answered by nana4dakids 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-02 01:58:24 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, I think from the employer perspective, they just want to know if what you want is within what they are willing to pay. I bet if you said $10, they would not want to waste time interviewing you at all. The fact that you said $8 and they wanted to pay $7.7, that's close enough. You can try to negotiate, but they may or may not offer more.
2006-08-14 09:12:40 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you think you worth 8-8.50 ? If so, stick to the range.
If you don't know, then it is room for negotiation. Do you think that they like you or they are so-so.
Also, do you think they can be trusted ? If you think the person you talked to can be trustworthy, then bring up the question about what you think.
Tell him/her that you are expecting the job to be 8 to 8.50, you are surprised that it is much lower than you expected. Can you move it up ?
It does not hurt to ask, if you ask nicely and respectfully. If they are cheap skate, it may not worth working for them.
2006-08-14 09:18:03 · answer #5 · answered by Just_curious 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Research what people in your industry are paid and say this is what people with my skills are being paid...i am open though and rate is negotiable but i would not want to go below what the market is.
2006-08-16 08:50:20 · answer #6 · answered by Ultrabrite 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you told them 8-8.50 and they called you back for the interview, they could consider you for that amount. If you settle, you will not be happy and they will work you to death for that amount and you will start to feel used. Never lower you amount, stand your ground and hold out for they one that's going to pay you what you want!
2006-08-14 09:18:49 · answer #7 · answered by Dancer3d 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't take that!!
You said 8.00, you try to get more money... negotiate.
It's not wrong to negotiate, if you have obligations to pay 7.70 is a joke!
2006-08-14 09:10:27 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Possibly. Some companies have a fixed entry-rate. You could have come back with 8.00 to see what they said.
2006-08-14 09:10:49 · answer #9 · answered by jagfanantic 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The rule is to turn it around on them and say that you are pretty open, then ask them "what is your range"?
Then you can ask for a little bit more.
Haven't you heard the saying, "he who names a number first loses"?
2006-08-14 09:33:04 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋