2007-02-13 06:55:31 · 5 answers · asked by Chuck Dhue 4 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Simple- so they don't have to pay you what you're worth. At least they'd like to reduce that possibility...
2007-02-13 07:04:21 · answer #1 · answered by morlock825 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well, I recently was offered a new job...and the hiring manager offered 10K more than what I requested just so I'll accept their offer. Here's a pointer...whenever I go in for an interview...I always feel I have the job...and the only thing I can do now is lose it. Look at it this way...when you submitted your resume...you spelled out you qualifications for the job...now its just a matter if you have the personality to mesh with the company. Think you have the job...but don't act as if you DESERVE the job...then you'll turn off the potential employer.
2007-02-13 09:48:21 · answer #2 · answered by Garberooni 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're in a negotiation, you're the product and the seller..it's your job to point out your good qualities, just as it's their job to discuss potential flaws. If they offer a little less than you're worth..it's okay..just the cost of getting in and showing how good you are. If they offer lots less..it should be a clue to you..possibly you will not have the potential to advance here, possibly this is not what you are looking for. And the candidate is the one looking for the job...they have to prove their value, and employers test by questioning.
2007-02-13 07:06:22 · answer #3 · answered by Jennifer B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They want to pay the least amount possible (then wonder why the most talented people go elsewhere)
2007-02-13 07:04:44 · answer #4 · answered by melouofs 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They didn't get to where they are by being nice.
2007-02-13 07:03:22 · answer #5 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋