In interview, mostly one question is asked, what the salary you are expecting from the company. If you give some answer. They say it is too much and we can't pay this. What should be the best answer.
2006-09-04 07:10:50 · 10 answers · asked by good 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Other - Science
Do your best to avoid negotiating salary until after the first (and ideally ANY) interview. Tell them you would rather wait until you have a job offer or not. Dodge by talking about what you were paid at your last job, etc.
If they INSIST, tell them what you think you are worth and why, and that you are certainly willing to hear their case if they want to offer less.
BTW, if they insist on this in the first interview, they are using salary request as a weedout method, and are hiring in part what they can *afford*, rather than what they *need.* This indicates financial stresses or even worse, a poor business philosophy. Keep your resume tuned up if you end up working for them, you might need (or want) it on short notice.
That said, I did a little research on what I thought my fair salary was when I applied for my current job. I had never held a job outside of university before and I came in rather high (this was asked for on the application.) They interviewed me anyway, gave me their offer, which was about 20% lower, and explained it. I took it anyway.
Three years later I am making about 10% more than what I first calculated I should be making anyway!
2006-09-04 09:46:03 · answer #1 · answered by Mr. Quark 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Give your answer (what you think you are worth) and say that is what you think you are worth.
Tell them why.
Listen to what they have to say.
Be flexible and perhaps accept payment in the form of "fringe benefits" eg. car park, company phone or car or even house (in places in Australia where they have trouble attracting doctors they will provide house and car and phone, airplane tickets to fly you there and back, etc!)
Be able to negotiate.
Also be able to know when you can't negotiate or they won't negotiate. If you are really worth the amount you ask and they are too stupid then thank them for their time and go search for work elsewhere. You do not want to work for people who do not value your input.
2006-09-04 14:13:44 · answer #2 · answered by Orinoco 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Instead of giving them a specific figure give them a range. Therefore other than telling them you are looking for $500 per week, tell them you are looking for something between the range of $450-$650. Chances are you will end up getting more than what you had in mind.
2006-09-04 14:14:44 · answer #3 · answered by RACQUEL 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell them you are drawing x.So are looking for a 15% rise in this change of job.They can settle anything above that which is fair and commensurate with salaries they are paying to other employees.
2006-09-04 14:26:36 · answer #4 · answered by openpsychy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Industry Standards or Negotiable
2006-09-04 14:12:40 · answer #5 · answered by SSM 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just let them decide. They may tell you what the starting rate is, depending on your experience. If it isn't what you expect, and you feel that you're worth more, find something else.
2006-09-04 14:14:56 · answer #6 · answered by Yup! I'm a girl! 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bye
2006-09-04 14:12:40 · answer #7 · answered by tmac 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what is the most you can offer?
then when they give you te number you know how much and you can ten counter offer saying i can't do it for less than $????
2006-09-04 14:45:37 · answer #8 · answered by worldstiti 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi. "Then I guess you can't afford me now. Let me prove myself for xxx months and we can review my worth."
2006-09-04 14:14:11 · answer #9 · answered by Cirric 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
minimum, cuz they'll think ur not a greedy person ,and it'll make u look better.
2006-09-04 14:14:39 · answer #10 · answered by Bored silly 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋