Ask for a starting wage doing accounts payable and recievable, and being an office assistant. I have 3+ years doing this and I am fluent in the programs they need me to use. Also I have 3 A.A. degrees and 5+ years working in an office enviornment. I was thinking between 12-14.00 and hour. Please be serious.
2006-09-05 07:14:19 · 5 answers · asked by Free & Sassy 4 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
http://www.cbsalary.com/
This website will allow you to research the min/mid/max salary for that position in your area.
It's pretty-darn accurate.
Good luck!
2006-09-05 07:18:51 · answer #1 · answered by Nick Nick 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The salary you're looking for would be in the $25,000-$30,000 range, based on a 40-hour week.
Much of a person's salary is based on where they live. Some parts of the country have considerably higher pay ranges than others. Also, some employers pay considerably more than others. So there are more variables than your skills, experience, and education.
Your range looks right to me. But given the big difference between $12 and $14 an hour, you should lean toward the high end in your negotiations.
The best approach might be this: When the employer asks how much you want, turn the question around and ask what the pay range is. If he/she says $10 an hour, you may not be interested in the job. If the answer is $15 an hour, you'll be glad you didn't mention your range first.
2006-09-05 14:26:17 · answer #2 · answered by johntadams3 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hi, Sassy One:
Not sure what part of the country you are in, but in my experience, that's a workable wage for the job. Go to salary.com and do some research, though - better safe than sorry.
My suggestion always is to say "I'm currently earning $X per hour. If you feel I am the right candidate for this job I would expect a professional offer."
This provides the interviewer with a opportunity to make you a decent offer without being unduly constrained by some range you give them. If you don;t like the offer, you can always say "I had something more like $X in mind."
TB
2006-09-05 15:53:14 · answer #3 · answered by Tim B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How big is the company? I did this kind of work for a small family owned business with more experience than what you have in the position and it paid $10/hr. I have done it in larger companies and made $16.50/hr. The size of the company will have a lot to do with how much they are going to pay, regardless of your qualifications.
2006-09-05 14:22:33 · answer #4 · answered by Sharingan 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sounds about right to me. Good luck!
2006-09-05 14:47:25 · answer #5 · answered by hirebookkeeper 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋