I dont want to take the risk becase I need this job. I think I will be getting an offer soon for a entry level marketing analyst position. The job advertised as 30-40K, that is what I told HR when they asked, and that is what I put down in my application.
I feel that this is a low and that it should be more like 38-45K; however I dont want to jepardize the job by negotiating. The company has a high interest in me and I already took a drug test, just waiting for the offer.
Info a bout the company:
Location is orange county, ca
It is in the computer industry.
Last quarter earnings were great.
Stock is trading at its 52 week high.
This is at their corporate hq, total employees is about 500.
Company is growing.
2006-08-31 11:31:36 · 4 answers · asked by SL1983 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
You can probably negotiate some, but if they are standing firm to one reasonable salary number, I would not advise pushing it. I would aim for at least 35k and target should be 40k. I would not accept anything less than 35k considering cost of living in California. Realistically for an entry level marketing analyst position, you should be getting in the high 30k's. Mid level marketing analyst positions are usually mid 40 to high 40's...so I doubt you will get anything that high. It sounds like a good position, but you do not have that much negotiating room since you have limited experience.
When negotiating, be sure to mention your strengths and how you can add value to the company. Also, if you have to do a significant commute, mention that. I have mentioned commute costs and they raised the salary by 1k.
2006-08-31 11:39:07 · answer #1 · answered by Mav17 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Since you've already stated an acceptable salary range on your application, it will be difficult for you to negotiate a salary higher than $40K. Negotiating the highest salary possible is important because all future raises will be based on a percentage of your salary--the higher the salary; the higher the percentage. You won't be able to catch up unless you change jobs.
2006-08-31 13:15:28 · answer #2 · answered by bigbadboss.com 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Now is the time to negotiate. Once you are there, you are stuck. You should contact your potential boss and suggest that the offer range seems a bit low, and can he do anything about that. Don't demand anything, just let him know. If he can do anything, he will. I don't think they will totally withdraw the offer if you try to negotiate, but you might not get any more than they would have offered.
2006-08-31 11:37:58 · answer #3 · answered by terraform_mars 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can ask to re-evaluate your salary 6 months after you prove your an asset.
2006-08-31 12:51:39 · answer #4 · answered by The Resume Advantage 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋