I got a call for an interview and they asked me what pay range I was looking for and I really hadn't thought of it so I just made up an amount right there on the spot. For someone like an administrative assistant what is a good pay range. I said twenty four to thirty four thousand.
2006-09-27 17:23:39 · 15 answers · asked by Trish H 3 in Business & Finance ➔ Other - Business & Finance
thats not bad at all
2006-09-27 17:24:42 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It does put you to the disadvantage by asking you that as each employer already has a pay range of.
But if he/she does not tell you in advance the pay range you have to bargain with, you should already made yourself a pay range in your mind that you had to have in order to take the job. You probably should have been honest with them & told that you needed to know the pay range of that job and if it was suitable to you , start discussing your questions like,what are the duties expected, how long before a raise, etc. & since you have not told any thing about what the job requirments would be, but no one can help you much because an Administerative Assisstant can be about any thing that employer wants to call administrative assistant.!
2006-09-27 17:47:59 · answer #2 · answered by vaulene2000 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The range you states sounds okay, but don't sell yourself. There are many other factors to consider... Two of the most important factors are Chaos and Revenue. Simply put, the more chaotic the business (or disorganized/dysfunctional), along with a good revenue stream (ability to pay bills), the more money you can command by bringing the hope of organizing and calming the business at the administrative level. Many people think Administrative assistants are simply Secretaries - not true!! A good assistant is worth his/her weight in gold and many are willing to pay to keep things organized and anchored. Look at how big the company is, how fast it's growing, and the general organization and expand your range can expand up to $60K easily.
2006-09-27 17:33:37 · answer #3 · answered by profitmessenger 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Administrative assistant in what city? Little Rock $10.00/hour.
Peesridge, Montana $6.00/hour. New York City $25.00/hour.
2006-09-27 17:33:01 · answer #4 · answered by srrsmr 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should of said we will negotiate that once I am selected.
Or say what is your rate.
don't use a range as the employer will only give you the lowest.
I personally wouln't work for a company that wouldn't tell me what my pay would be up front
2006-09-27 17:35:01 · answer #5 · answered by Parrot Bay 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hmm...that was a trick question on their part, just some sort of test to see what sort of person you are, what you should have said was, "well, whatever you would normally pay an administrative assistant, is fine with me."
they always get you with that one
Goodluck girl! i hope you get the job!!
2006-09-27 17:28:55 · answer #6 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the city. 24-34k is a wide span. Probably would've been better tp say "..about 25 thousand/yr" or "at least 24 thousand/yr"
2006-09-27 17:28:32 · answer #7 · answered by kyle l 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the city where you live, and the type of business.
Look at Monster.com under administrative assistant, for the city where you live.
This may help: http://salary.com/
2006-09-27 17:35:26 · answer #8 · answered by newyorkgal71 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you should always ask, what is the pay range, after you get an offer, you ask, if that the best the company can do, if they like you, you will get a bit more.
2006-09-27 17:25:46 · answer #9 · answered by Johnny L 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Depends on many factors: experience, location, job responsibilities,etc.
2006-09-27 17:25:47 · answer #10 · answered by John Scary 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
24 to 25 just to get your foot in the door and once you have proven your skills and talents your can opt to ask for more. just get in the doooooooooooooooooooorrr first...smile
2006-09-27 17:27:56 · answer #11 · answered by PHAT 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋