It's not customary to talk about salary in terms of numbers in a first interview, especially if you are working with a headhunter. I usually say "A lot of my salary requirements depend on the benefits package offered; I'd like a little more info on your 401(k) and other benefits and some time to review the package before I can name a number." And most interviewers know this, so your not answering the question should not be an issue. In my most recent interview (I got the job, and I got more than I ever expected in terms of salary too) this question didn't even come up.
You should relax, and put more faith in the headhunter. She knows the ballpark salary range for the position as well as your requirements; she doesn't get paid till you accept the position, so she would not waste her time or yours sending you on interviews when the salary range isn't even close to what you're asking for.
2006-09-02 15:52:59
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answered by dcgirl 7
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Headhunters, or executive recruiters, should have an idea of the salary range for the position. And, since they're the first line in screening potential candidates for the job, they should discuss the salary, at least generally, before referring a candidate for an interview with the employer.
If you're making $75,000 a year in your current job, it would be embarrassing for the headhunter to send you on an interview for a job that maxxed out at $50,000 without letting you know beforehand.
To answer your question more specifically...
If the interviewer asks you what kind of salary you're expecting, you can respond by asking what the pay range is for the position. If you current salary is below or in the lower portion of that range, you'll have room to negotiate. For most management-level jobs, the employer expects the candidate will negotiate for a salary that's higher than the first offer.
It's unlikely you'll be offered a job or a specific salary during a first interview. For a management position, it's common to ask a few of the top candidates back for a second interview.
The best time to discuss salary specifics is after the employer has made an offer.
2006-09-02 16:07:23
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answered by johntadams3 5
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The answer to your question is a definate maybe...
There are two schools of thought here.
1. If you know how much you want, don't care if you get more than you want, or really really need the job, I'd name a number. This will let the company know you are serious and are not going to BS them. The drawback is you will probably get screwed out of money.
2. The number one rule of negotiation is never, ever be afraid to walk away. The answer your head hunter gave is an excellent one. It tells a prospective employer that if you want to play games, I will play along. It will portray you as potentially difficult. However, many companies don't want to hire someone that is going to fold like a cheap suit.
You need to know the company and who is on the otherside of the table. When setting up your initial interview, don't be afraid to ask the company rep. what they are looking for. Is it a relaxed atmosphere in the company? Are they looking for hard chargers who will stop at nothing?
If the person referrs you to an Office Administrator or someone in a Secretarial type position to set up the appointment, you hit gold! Ask them a million questions! What is the company like? What does the person interviewing you like or what are their interests(a brand of coffee, candies, do they fish or hunt, travel, etc..) Find common ground with the interviewer!! Office Managers and Administrators are a weath of information! Use what they tell you and use some common sense. Don't be afraid to bring a present to make an impression. The present may not mean much, but the fact you found out about them means a lot! Find your niche so you leave an impression! Make an excellent impression (not just a good one) and you can pretty much ask for whatever you want.
Best of luck to you!!
2006-09-02 16:02:36
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answered by Slider728 6
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There are different schools of thought on this. One school says just what you are told. The other one says to have a number in mind because you may be pushed to name a figure and you should be able to name it. To research the general wages people are receiving in the line of woork you are doing and go with it.
- Is the employer advertising a wage when they post the job?
- Do you have a general idea what the company pays for the position you are being interviewed for?
- Is there a figure that you would not go below?
- have you researched the market and have a fair idea about where most people are being paid in that field? For example if you are a management level retail person as compared to a management level advertizing manager have you researched each area to find out what they are paying in these areas?
You may not want to name a price up front but some companies may press. And you may have a figure that you don't want to go below. Or above because you don't want to knock yourself out of the playing field.
I work in this field. I don't work with people at your level but much of the literature says what he is saying.
If you are job searching you should be doing your own research along with using a headhunter. leaving some web sites.
2006-09-02 16:08:49
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answered by Justme 4
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I would say that the salary is "negotiable depending on the position". However, if you are backed into a corner, give them your salary demands and then say that of course it is negotiable depnding on the benefits, etc.
Never bring up pay, let the interviewer do it.
Remember, this is a negotiation. It has no bearing on your ability to be a team player. They are looking for business-savvy, cool-under-pressure anyway.
2006-09-02 15:57:02
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answered by edozedo 3
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2016-11-06 07:48:19
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answered by ? 4
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If you have a headhunter, normally they are the ones who negotiate your salary before you. This is because their commission is a percentage of your annual salary. So the higher your salary, the higher their commission.
If you give a number, you risk either underpricing or overpricing yourself.
2006-09-02 15:54:15
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answered by keysound 2
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Let them come at you with the salary. If they don't tell you, ask for specifics or at least a range
2006-09-02 15:55:32
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answered by Anonymous
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don't give a concrete answer...look up your job catagory and you can say someting around that number. google can find anything including medium wage for a specific job.
2006-09-02 15:53:05
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answered by curious115 7
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