how should I answer this question when applying online for jobs.. What is your compensation requirement?

Answer 1

It's a tricky question. If you ask for too little, you sell yourself short. Too much, they pass right over you to the next candidate. There are 2 ways to approach. You can answer the question, but first I would get an average of what the profession/field pays (www.salary.com).
Or, do what I do and reply with the following:

"My salary is negotiable depending on the requirements of the job and benefits you offer.  In lieu of providing my salary history, may I schedule an interview with you to learn more about the job?  After I learn more, I'd be happy to discuss my salary requirement."

That way I can at least set myself up an interview. Prior to the interview, I'll obtain the average salary for the position.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

I would put that the salary is negotiable. However some ads will say that your application wont' be considered without your salary requirement. If that's the case try and find what the average salary is for such a position and put that AND "but this is certainly negotiable",

Answer 4

Check out http://www.salary.com. They will give you a decent amount of information about salary requirements for a job if you enter the job title and location of the job. It really depends on what job you are applying for, your education, your experience, etc. Good luck!

Answer 5

Maybe you could put - Open for discussion. Or put exactly what you want then if you don't get it because of that it wasn't what you would settle for anyway. If you put higher than there willing to give they won't consider it anyway.
Good Luck

Answer 6

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Answer 7

I always put "negotiable"