What is the best way to answer an ad for employment when it asks for salary requirements and history? Do you just ask for an hourly rate or have some fancy wording to go with it? What have you used in the past?
2006-10-18 14:07:48 · 9 answers · asked by farahwonderland2005 5 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Best bet is to try to avoid talking money until you are well into the face 2 face interview. It is really tough when companies ask for that info upfront because you can either prie yourself out of the job or lowball yourself. Do your homework on the position and try to find a respectable range for similiar work and go from there.
2006-10-18 14:14:52 · answer #1 · answered by Subi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I own my own business, but if I were looking for a job, I would ignore the ads that ask for salary requirements. This is a telltale sign that the employer is either: 1) Cheap when it comes to paying their employees, or 2) Wants to hire someone as cheaply as possible, somewhere a little above minimum wage.
2006-10-18 14:13:54 · answer #2 · answered by BRIAN W 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I sometimes write, I prefer discuss my salary requirements in an interview. If they call by phone, to set an appt, you can ask the salary range at that time if it is inconvenient to go the interview. Weeds out the bad jobs.
2006-10-18 15:00:21 · answer #3 · answered by hirebookkeeper 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I always ignore that information request.
It's really inappropriate at that point and primarily used as a screening tool.
I would leave it blank. If the potential employer asks you where you are currently financially or what your current verifiable salary is, tell them - but don't put it on the application.
Good luck!
2006-10-18 14:53:37 · answer #4 · answered by knoxymama 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Businesses are looking for ways to cut expenses and one of the ways is keeping salary low. I know you probably have done this but try other areas of business. Banks, credit unions, insurance.
2016-03-28 01:03:41 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
just ask for the hourly rate. no need for fancy wording its better if you go straight to the point
2006-10-18 14:10:20 · answer #6 · answered by rea del rosario 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For salary requirements, ALWAYS put negotiable.
For your salary history, bump it up by 5%.
2006-10-18 15:06:25 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I have a salary calculator on my site http://www.findacareerhere.com that you can use.
Hope this helps.
2006-10-20 04:42:04 · answer #8 · answered by findacareerhere 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its always negotiable no matter what amount you put on it
2006-10-18 14:15:38 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋