Okay, so you apply for a full-time permanent position with a company. The CEO asks what salary range you are seeking and you say, for example, between 65k and 70k per year. They come back with an offer that is exactly 65k per year. Since you were asking for a range between 65 and 70, and they gave you the barebone or bottomline number out of that range, do you negotiate now? You want the job. It's a good company. You have a great title. But the salary is low. How do you go about negotiating that with the CEO? Is the company expecting you to all and negotiate or are they simply hoping you bite the bullet and go for the least amount? You want more money but not sure how to ask for them to reconsider the salary while, at the same time, keep you as the prime candidate for the job. In other words, you don't want them to rule you out because you tried to ask for more money or complained that they did not follow the range you asked for. I'm terrible at this. Could use advice.
2007-01-24 08:02:36 · 5 answers · asked by achristian520 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Corporations
Please keep in mind that you are a candidate who is trying to get a job. You don't work there yet, but you discussed a salary range, went through the interview process, they gave you an offer, the salary is too low for your comfort level but it is a good salary, etc.
2007-01-24 08:10:37 · update #1
The only way is not to say 65k in the first place. If you said between 65k and 70 then its hard to complain if they offer you 65k. If you wanted to buy something and the seller said 'Oh anything between £10 and £15.' Would you pay £15?
2007-01-24 08:12:34 · answer #1 · answered by ukcufs 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you have a detailed job description? If not, and one is available, ask for it. Take that and your notes from the interviews and go over them carefully. Do any ideas pop into your head of things you can do to save the company money (or make them more money, either works)?
If so, you can go back and say, thank you for your offer, I really would like to work for your company, but after evaluating the position I feel that I am worth $68,000. But I don't want this to be a deal breaker. I have even thought up a few ways to get started with (company name) immediately.
Then if they ask, launch into the reasons.
As a recruiter, both external (headhunter) and internal (HR manager/recruiter) I never, ever retracted an offer based on the applicant asking for money. They didn't always get the money, but I didn't just yank the job back either.
You can also ask for an evaluation and a raise at 90 or 120 days, most companies are open to this Just keep in mind that come your 1 year anniversary, you may not get another raise.
Good luck!
2007-01-24 08:17:20 · answer #2 · answered by Gem 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't negotiate now. You gave them a range...and they hit it. What you do is go to work for them...spend 18 months showing that you're worth more than what they're paying you then ask for a raise.
When negotiating things like salary. Here is my personal perspective on the issue--try it NEXT time. First, your range was WAY too narrow. Next time expand the range.
Second, don't pin a range on yourself...pin it on the job. Tell them that you think the average wage for the position should be around 65k-80k. However, tell them that you feel that for "X" reason you are more qualified than most and would expect something on the higher end of the range.
2007-01-24 09:09:41 · answer #3 · answered by mugwumper 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think you should take the job and negotiate after you have
had some time to prove your abilities and loyalty, after all
you are the one that gave them that figure to begin with.
maybe the next time you find yourself in this situation you can
give a range with your lowest being what you really want.
i also think from a business stand-point management already
has a set salary range that they are willing to pay for that
particular position and just because you have great credentials
does'nt guarantee that you will be a fit. they need some room
salary wise to increase your pay after you've given them a chance to see if you are right for the company and still stay within there own budget.
good luck
2007-01-24 08:29:12 · answer #4 · answered by Nickle 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I encountered that situation before 20 years ago. I politely told that hiring manager that I love the job for the good opportunity but I also said the pay was less than I expected. I said I would take the job and asked for the manager to review my performance in 3 months time (instead of the 12). If my performance was good at that time, I would appreciate the manager to give me an adjustment. He said ok and abided by his word. I think I gave both parties ways to "save face". Often times, hiring managers don't want to go to HR to fight for you before you take the job.
2007-01-24 10:35:04 · answer #5 · answered by Sir Richard 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋