I am moving from a civil service job to a private sector equivalent. I have been offered an interview by a big company. They want me to state my "salary expectations". Should I pitch similar to my current job, or higher, or much higher? (There are lots of applicants but very few with my qualifications and experience)
2006-12-11 09:46:17 · 7 answers · asked by fred 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Better be careful with the "salary expectations." Do a little research on job web sites (examples I've used below) about salary ranges for types of jobs, and public/private sector pay differential, in the area where are taking the job. If you would have to move to take the job, compare the salary ranges between the area where you are currently, and where you would have to move.
I've noted that a lot of employers use "salary expectations" to remove candidates from consideration 1) those that have an unreasonable expectation of what a given sector pays in a given area, 2) those that are moving from a high cost-of-living area to an area with lower wages and expect the same pay range to apply everywhere, 3) people have "maxed out" their promotion potential and thus have no future growth at the new comapny either (there may be an element of age discrimination in this factor) (this is also know as being "overqualified" ), and 4) people with little experience (or who didn't do their homework on salary ranges, see my initial comments) that having underestimated what the industry pays .
If you honestly know that your abilities and experience are worth a higher pay range, better be prepared to explain how with a lot of detail., and quickly, so you're not dismissed out of hand.
2006-12-11 10:16:06 · answer #1 · answered by techyphilosopher2 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First I would determine two different and equally important salary levels: The first is the absolute lowest salary that you would be willing to work for, the second being the absolute highest salary that you would be willing to pay yourself if you were in the hiring position.
Next you can get an idea of salaries within the market by going to a site such as vault.com. It is mostly a pay site, but I'd say it's worth the 50 bucks for 6 months access.
2006-12-11 10:32:34 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
To start with, you need to know what the job is worth. Knowing your own worth is important, but employers pay for what the job is worth. Once you know that, considering your experience, you can increase that amount by 5-10K. If they aren't willing to pay that, then it shouldn't be a job you are interested in. But most importantly, you should never 'pitch' your salary expectations. When negotiating, say very little. State the amount, and let them reply. Say nothing more...when you speak too much, you lose.
2006-12-11 10:23:15 · answer #3 · answered by Super Ruper 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The salary/remuneration for a particular job is the market value for a particular profession and designation at the city/town where the office is located. Job postings at websites like Monster, Yahoo HotJobs and Careerbuilder carry information about salaries. The Govt Dept of Labor, (www.bls.gov) Bureau of statistics has information about median salaries for different professions and details of additional compensation offered. Other online resources are salary.com and payscale. Your salary will also depend on your educational qualification and how you handle your career. More details and links to relevant websites available at http://tinyurl.com/rndxq
2006-12-11 11:15:09 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are really an experienced and highly qualified candidate then pitch the salary you wish to get by making the move. if you are to state a salary lower then the one you want they will offer to higher u at that and you will lose money.
2006-12-11 09:54:19 · answer #5 · answered by bluedevils2302 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-03 08:12:08 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Avoid giving a firm price.
Dance with him/her. You should have some idea what the job pays, l.e. say $24,000.
"Well I believe I'm worth $27,000 and will demonstrate that in a few weeks, but, depending on medical and other benefits, I'm flexible".
2006-12-11 09:52:59 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋