job interview - salary question?

Question

i have a question related to salary that i would like to ask. I am a university fresh graduate and looking for my first full time job. Recently i went for an interview and everything went well. I quite like the job and the employer was asking for a second interview some time soon. However during the interview, the subject on salary was brought up and i requested an x amt of salary. The employer did not say anything and i feel that he is ok with amount i quoted. But after some thinking after the interview i feel that the amount is quite low and i would like a much higher salary. I am not sure whether it is advisable to request for a higher salary as i am afraid he might not be happy with me for breaking my words. Please give some advice to what is the proper way to put it across. And should i wait for the second interview before i raise this question or should i send him an email before the second interview. Thanks

Answer 1

Once you've named your price, you're stuck with it. If you try to negotiate for more now, you'll be giving a very bad impression. Usually I won't talk money at all during interviews but if I do, I always give a range instead of a hard number, and I always make that contingent on benefits. That gives me some wiggle room.

If you try to ask for more salary now, you will really hurt your chances of getting this job.

Answer 2

As someone who has taught job-hunting for a number of years, I can tell you that you made a critical mistake here, and that was in quoting a specific amount.

What you really should have done is: (1) Quote a salary range and explain why you feel you deserve towards the higher end, or (2) Let the employer know that salary isn't the most important thing to you, but rather having a job you enjoy and offering you the opportunity for advancement is. And as long as you are earning "enough to live on," that's fine with you.

But since you didn't handle things in this manner, you definitely cannot go back now and ask for more. That would make you look very bad! So unfortunately, you'll have to wait and see what this employer says, and see if there is room for some negotiation.

Good lesson for you and every job-seeker out there! And you're not the only one, nor the last who has and will do it.

Answer 3

You're pretty much stuck on this one until your first salary review comes into play. However, if you feel that you are going to be underpaid, you don't need to accept the job.

Let me ask you this rhetorical question...why did you name a salary that you didn't want?

As a new college graduate, you might just find that the amount you named is either at or above what the market will pay for your skills. Remember, you've got a world of potential and upside, but at the time being you're still just a new, fresh employee. Most new college graduates don't realize the salary differences between non-college graduates until they have been working for a couple of years.

If you don't get or take this job, my recommendation for a future position is that you research how much people make for doing the job you are applying for on salary.com or any other salary website. Add in your criteria for a starting salary, and you'll have confidence in your answer. The employer will also realize that you've done some homework on the position, and will appreciate the effort you are putting forth.


Good Luck!

Answer 4

Asking about salary is not against the law! Most Government Resume from ask salary history. Never LIE on your application or at any other time! Failing to complete your application offers a negative impression to the interviewer about your ability to follow written instructions. If you have issues, then bring them out! If asked what your salary requirements are STATE what you feel is correct. Keep in mind that GREED KILLS. May I suggest, where ever you go, dress as though you are the owner not an employee or a would be employee! Females- NO DRESSES, (unless you want to be taken as clerk/secretary material only), no high spiked heel shoes. Males - Suit, shirt, tie only! No loafers, tie ups. No white socks. Males and females - dark blues, Grays and black. Never answer a question right away, Listen, think 5 seconds, look directly into the eye, answer!, Begin your answer with, Sir/Madam, you will be surprised at how many points courtesy adds. Use the LAST name. You do not have a personal relationship with the Interviewer. Last, If you do not know the Answer, say, "Sir/Madam, I do not know the answer. Never try to fudge! Never offer what is not asked for!

Answer 5

Well if u r not desparately in need of this job, u can tell the manager that u have got an offer for a job that is already giving u this much of salary, so if u need to employ me, then give me a better offer and ill prove my worth to u. But from the next time onwards, please think about such matters before going for the interview. One aspect of thinking abt salary is the outlook of the organization, since u r fresh, u might not be able to tell how much a company will be ready to pay for a specific position, but whenever u go for the interview, analyse the firm closely, the people already working over there, assess how much will they be able to pay for a position. Once u will go for certain interviews and will work at some places, u will be able to assess the approximate range of how much a company will be ready to pay u :) well good luk this time :)

Answer 6

I would think it best to wait for a second interview because you never know as they may generally start those with your education at a higher rate then you quoted. It would be fair to ask if your quote was commensurate of others with your educational background in a starting position. You could also pose the question as to raises after a normal probationary period and performance review thus indicating your interested in a higher salary . If you feel his answers are not up to par with your expectations then continue looking for a position elsewhere.