I blew the salary question in an interview is it too late to recover?

Question

I'm new to the non military job industry. I've just done a few temp assignments and one position I left because it wasn't what was described in the interview.

Today in an interview I was asked about money.

I said what I was making in a previous assignment, but it was really .75 less...and that I would take a little less than that because I wouldn't be commuting as far.

I didn't ask about benefits...and, here's where I really blew it. In the last position, I was given "X" amount of dollars for medical; if I picked a plan that cost less, I got the difference.

There was also a 401K...

The company today, is a small medical staffing firm. Been around 20 years.

I didn't address 1 single benefit...

What do I do now if I'm offered the job?

Can I recover from this total blunder?

I am being called on Monday "regarding an opportunity I may enjoy."

What should I do to really be prepared...this time?

Answer 1

Yes. If they choose you, you know they are in need of your experience. So ask for what it is you want.

Answer 2

You can only hope they call you back for another interview. Other than that, chaulk it up to a lesson learned, you now know who to answer the question for the next interview.