how to ask or bring up the negotiation of salary
2006-08-28 07:01:45 · 11 answers · asked by Robyn M 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Never, never, never ask about salary or benefits during the first interview!
They should already know what you're making, so if they like you you will get an offer that is reasonable - and consistent with the market price point for your job.
If an offer is made and you don't feel it is fair, just tell them that you were looking for something closer to $X. They will work with you if you were the best candidate. Just keep in mind that if you are one of 2 or 3 people they are interested in you can blow yourself out of the water.
It's okay to negotiate - just don't blow your chances by making the interviewer think you are only looking at pay and not the job and the company.
Nothing puts us off more than an applicant that comes across as only interested in the $.
2006-08-28 09:59:33 · answer #1 · answered by Tim B 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
ask what the salary range is for the position you are applying for. do not ask too many specifics until you get an offer letter and negotiate form there. keep in mind that you may be able to negotiate for more vacation time if they tell you they can't afford ot pay you as much as you'd like. costs the company nothing on the books to let you accrue vacation at a slighty higher rate.
2006-08-28 07:07:01 · answer #2 · answered by Eos 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do your research first before asking them!
Use industry guides such as Vault and salary.com to help you get a gauge at what you can negotiate with.. If it's for an hourly wage, back up what you want with experience.
If a salary range was not mentioned in the ad, just bring it up to them: "In regards to the salary, I've been doing competitive research and I was wondering what you were willing to offer?"
2006-08-28 09:16:33 · answer #3 · answered by chocolate_starfishee 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's best not to bring up the topic of salary but to let the employer do it. It might not come up at all during our first interview and it's not relevant until they offer you a job.
Good luck!
2006-08-28 07:05:23 · answer #4 · answered by bigbadboss.com 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dont bring up pay...If they do then ask what is the position is paying...provide them a range for your current position and you would like to advance your current pay as well. Tell them what range you are interested in after finding out about all their benefits.
2006-08-28 07:17:34 · answer #5 · answered by Who me? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stick to answering the questions instead of asking them. You should be working on your answers to questions you'll likely be asked instead of thinking about salary.
2006-08-28 07:07:44 · answer #6 · answered by jjc92787 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is a question my dad told me to always ask in an interview and I think it's the best: Why is this job available???
2006-08-28 07:12:09 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Robyn, there is no need to dance around the subject
no need to wait until you get hired to find out
no need to pussy foot around
When your at the interview just come out and say it
2006-08-28 08:29:02 · answer #8 · answered by TNA Ambassador 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1. how do you pay? by hour? & what is the average pay?
2. do you pay by check, personal check, cash, m/o (money order)
3. if the price is too low, you can bring up the last job & amount you got paid.
2006-08-28 07:06:33 · answer #9 · answered by jv637 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i wont go near that
would instead dig in
n find out frm the office later
frm ppl who worked there
2006-08-28 07:11:48 · answer #10 · answered by psycadelic 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋