I have a second interview comming up. There was a wage range of $10-$13. I have several years experience and even a college degree, so I expect to make the higher wage. What should I do if I am offered the position at the lower wage? I am not keen on taking the job for less than $13 but it would be a really good experience.
The job market is slow in my area and I am planning to go back to school full time in September. This is just a for now job to help me pay bills.
2007-01-30 06:17:23 · 8 answers · asked by oh what a wonderful world... 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
If this is a short job stint, I would recommend getting the experience. I have had to get my experience for years at no pay level; so the 10$ hour would have been great for me. You cannot put a price on experience, it opens doors, and will most likely help you out later.
If you say there are not alot of jobs in your area, that makes me say you should take the position regardless. When you are asked about salary, mention that you feel you should make the highest pay of 13$ due to your ________.
Hope that helps and good luck!
Lou Lou
2007-01-30 06:30:12 · answer #1 · answered by Lou Lou 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would not mention salary until it is mentioned by the employer. They might think you are not interested in the job. I wouldn't worry about the wage it until they give you an offer.
However, if they do give you an offer from $10-13 an hour, I would try to negotiate with them.
Your strongest asset would be your previous salary history. If your previous hourly wages were greater than $13 than I would try to negotiate to $15 if possible. If they say $13 is the highest they will go, you will have to find out by yourself how much you really need this job to pay your bills. If your previous salary history is around $10-13..then you don't have too much room for negotiation. But, you can mention commuter costs or other factors to try to get $13/hour. Since you mention the job is only to help pay bills, try to get the highest salary you can.
Good luck.
2007-01-30 14:40:39 · answer #2 · answered by Mav17 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try and do some clever negotiating. There may be other candidates with the same experience that are will to work at that rate so you have to be careful. You may be at a loss. You just have to weigh it....is the experience worth taking the lower rate?
Is there room for advancement? If so, it may be worth it to take the job and move up from there. Or, get the experience and move on in a year or two.
2007-01-30 14:25:19 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Think of it this way: The wage indicates the value of the position to the company.
If they ask about what wage you want, respond by giving them brief synopsis of your experience and college degree and then tell them you think the position is worth $13/hr.
I would not tell them about your plans in September unless they ask.
2007-01-30 14:31:06 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
One of the best word of advice I got last year regarding salary is: "It's never enough." By nature, as humans, we would always want more.
Id' say take it for experience and with that you'll have more under your belt and will have leverage in negotiating for future jobs.
If it is a full-time position with a reputable company, ask them if they'll give you a sign-on bonus.
2007-01-30 14:28:19 · answer #5 · answered by yahoo_girl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If I were you, I'd take the job. At the second interview, perhaps you can ask the interviewer about opportunities to do overtime, etc. if he offers you less than $13 an hour.
2007-01-30 14:24:21 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
My dear you already answered yourself.
Just accept the job for one year till you recover then look for another.
2007-01-30 14:28:44 · answer #7 · answered by Elio 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It never hurts to negotiate. Talk to your supervisor-to-be and see what you can work out.
2007-01-30 14:26:38 · answer #8 · answered by EBL 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋