When interviewing for a job what is the most effective way to answer questions regarding salary requirements?

Answer 1

I always tell them that it is negoitable

Answer 2

The easiest way around it is to say:

" I'm currently earning a base salary of $X. If we reach a mutual agreement that I am the best candidate for the job I expect you to make me an appropriate offer within the salary range for the position."

90% of the time you can get away with it.

If they really press you you can quote a figure of 10%-15% above your current base.

I don't know why in the he** HR folks do this. If you advertised the job with a salary range the folks that reply are willing to consider it.

Answer 3

Several ways to answer this, if you are put on the spot.

1. I am making $xx.... I would like to make $.. to $...; always give a range.
2. Thanks for asking and I will answer you. But, I would like to get an idea of what salary range do comparable employees with similar duties make in your company?
3. We discussed a lot of items; I want to work in this company and I do not want to miss the opportunity. I know I will contribute immensely. To reflect the responsibilities and to meet your expectation level, I consider $xx to $xx is ideal.
4. I will be happy to discuss this further with you. What benefits and other perks do your company offer? My salary requirements will depend on that. Then, say it. (again, give a range).

When they are in the salary discussion, you are on your home stretch. I am assuming they have already checked references. So, if they want you bad enough, they will meet your expectations. Salary is never an issue (within reason), if you qualify otherwise.

Rule of thumb: Do not ask more than 5% to 7% in addition to what you are currently making. Otherwise you will come across as unrealistic and greedy.

Good luck.

Answer 4

Research the going rate for that kind of job and during the interview if the subject is brought up, say that in the research you did you found that the average salary range for that kind of work was $X-$Y. Then tell them that you were expecting to be paid somewhere in that kind of range.

Answer 5

Find out how much you are worth first off...according to your experience, where you live and the job/career you will doing.
You of coarse ask the obvious questions such as what their pay raise policy is ......and other financial questions such as benefits ect. If their benefits and pay raises are not sufficient may want to ask for more money to start with. .Go to this web site to find out how much you are worth.

http://stats.bls.gov/home.htm

*Then don't ask for the bottom number b/c that is probably what you will get. Tell them how much you like to see you getting paid but tell them you are open to discuss what there offerring b/c the benefit packgage and raises may make up for it.

Answer 6

Some companies will indicate what a salary range is for certain jobs. If your asked what your asking for, you can tell them its negotiable.

Answer 7

Don't answer it at all. Just politically tell them how much you are making now, that you know you are withing your salary range and that you believe they will be fair to you.

Answer 8

IMHO, postpone it to a time when when both parties like each other enough to proceed - that will give you the chance to push for what you want.

one way to say is "this is what i make now, but am looking to make more than that - but we can talk specifics later" - that will give them the min. number. ANd mention that its negotiable