What should i say when question on application asks for desired salary?

Question

If i have to put something down on paper what should i say? I am always tempted to say whatever the cost of filling my car up with gas is. haha

Answer 1

Salary ranges are there to screen you out. You don't want to talk about compensation until you know what the job is and whether they like you or not. I suggest people not talk about that until you know you have a good chance of getting that job.

If the subject comes up during the interview, tell them you are more interested in finding out the job responsibilities and future opportunities. If the interviewer persists, do a u-turn on him by asking "Since you brought the subject up several times, may I assume that the position is mine if we can agree on compensation"? Then shut up and maintain eye contact. Don't talk beyound the close.

If the answer is no, you have not convinced the guy you are worth it. You need to find out why by asking " Well, what else would you like to know about me"? And if the interviewer tells you then you need to follow up and say "well that is interesting, could you tell me why you like to know more about this".? This is to give you a chance to satisfy the interviewer and prevent you from barking up the wrong tree. You should have by now a whole bunch of career highlights summaries well memorized in your head. Once you know what they guy is after, start throwing the appropriate onces to impress him.

If the answer is yes, then the job is for you to turn down. Follow up with the question by saying " Well I like to get pay as much as possible but I am flexible at this stage of my career. So what is your budget"? (another U-Turn). At this time, silence is golden. The next person who speak loses.

By the way, it would be a great idea to do some research about the local rate of your position before you go in. Best of luck.

Answer 2

You should usually write "open" or "flexible" becuase there will always be canidates with the similar qualifications as you but if they ask for less the employer may pick them over you. If you MUST pick a desired salary. Go for something modest without picking something that is too high Employers don't like that. In an interview, if the employer asks you desired salary, you should have done your research and should already know the starting wage of that store. Good Luck!

Answer 3

Leave this question blank. There is usually a range of pay for each position - if you put too low a figure, the employer may think you are not up to the job. Too high, and you price yourself out of being considered. Always let the employer make the first offer for compensation - then don't say anything, look a little disappointed, and wait ....... they will offer the least amount that they can get away with. It is called the $10,000 pout. Good luck on your future employment!

Answer 4

It's so easy nowadays to research what the going rate is for any particular job or career. Shouldn't take you more than a few minutes over the Internet. Once you know what the pay range is for the job you're applying for, put in a number that's just a little bit higher than the average pay. For example, if the going rate for a shop mechanic is $45,000 per year (I have no idea), I would put down $46,500. You can always negotiate downwards.

Answer 5

As someone who interviews job applicants, I'm surprised at the number of unprepared candidates I get. One of the things you need to do before filling in a job application is to find out the average wage or salary for the job you're applying for (in your city or town). There are numerous websites that provide this sort of information. Also, to increase your chances of getting hired you should research the company you're applying to -- I've actually had candidates who had no idea what my company actually does. Needless to say, they don't get hired.

Answer 6

OK well depends, if the job you are applying for is really important to you or not ( if you are taking it seriously). OK you should always put the true, but if you see that the company you are applying for can afford lil bit more than what you want you should go ahead, and put the amount. If not put OPEN and wait till the interview to discuss.

Answer 7

If your last salary was a good one, ask for a little more than that. If you really don't know what to say, put "the rate paid for the starting salary in this position.'

Answer 8

it depends on the position you are applying for, however, i would write "open". this gives you the opportunity to find out what responsibilities come with the job and lets you determine your worth. meanwhile, do some research as to how much other people in your position, at different companies, but in the same neighborhood make... then you can "negotiate" appropriately when you need to.

i think by just filling in "negotiable", it tells the employer that you willing to accept his/her negotiations (passive personality).

Answer 9

To be taken seriously, you should check around for the average salary range for the position you are applying for, then review your skills and experience for that position. Base your salary request on the level of experience and training you have for that position in proportion to its relative placement in the salary range. Kick it up a bit if you are a real go getter.

Answer 10

that man or woman is faulty lol they'll look at you such as you're loopy no one asks that. i have in no way heard of absolutely everyone scheduling an interview. that's miles too annoying, and they could probably turn you down excellent there and your possibilities of being employed are decrease. Being an adolescent you're immediately pushed down because such quite some adults with adventure are transforming into fired from their actual jobs and performance to adhere to for jobs youthful human beings ought to oftentimes get, and a company ought to fairly employ an grownup than an adolescent. it extremely sucks, in basic terms keep attempting!