Jobs - getting a pay rise before you start!?

Question

Ok, so I've just been offered a job I was interviewed for. The wage scale starts at £20k-ish and goes to £26k-ish. How can I word it so I don't start at the bottom?

I want to be able to call them and tell them I'm happy to accept...however....

Any techniques worked for YOU?

Answer 1

Hi

This was obviously not discussed at the interview, but you are in a good bargaining position right now because they want you to work for them. What are you worth to them?
Are you coming to the job with all the qualifications, skills and experience they expect for the role? If so, you will want to have a conversation with the recruiter saying "I am sure the starting salary will reflect my experience and credentials".
Depends how confident you are in your ability. Or, if the discussion on salary is not going your way, you may want to say " I would like to have a discussion about the salary when you have had an opportunity to assess my performance - perhaps at the end of my probationary period". You are investing in each other, it is not a one sided agreement. You may find some advantage in talking about promotional prospects and courses that will get you on the ladder that the employer will be prepared to pay for. If they don't want to have anything to do with any of the above you need to consider if this is going to be par for the course in all of your dealings with this new employer and think twice about accepting. How easy are you finding your jobsearch and how urgent is it to pay the bills will be in the equation. Good luck.
Alan

Answer 2

If you are new to to role then you will almost certainly start at the bottom, regardless of previous experience, as you havent proven that experience to them yet.

If you really want the job then i wouldnt risk pissing them off, just accept and and prove yourself to them and ask for a pay rise after 6 months wneh theyve seen how good you are.

If you're not to fussed if you get the job and think there are other better paid ones out there then by all means ask them, at the risk of them turning you down, but if you really want it then i wouldnt risk it.

The only exception would be if your previous kob was more than 20k cos then you can justify it by saying that you would really like the job but cant afford the job the pay cut. However if 20k is more than your previous job then you havent got a leg to stand on really.

Risky

Answer 3

They will probably start you at the middle of the range.

When I'm interviewing and sending out resumes, I initially say that my salary is negotiable. If I blow them away with my skills and experience, my salary request will be $10K more than I made at my previous job. If the complain about it, saying it's at the top of their range, I tell them that my commute will be further.

Also, if they offer a bonus or overtime as a part of the overall salary, it's BS...you cannot pay your monthly bills based on an annual bonus and OT is taxed very heavily, so you lose money in the long run.

Answer 4

The difference in pay is normally due to experience. If you are new to that sort of role and have very little experience. it's going to be rather hard to convince them to pay you more. If however you have worked in a similar role tell them the amount of money you want-but also say that you are open to negotiation. That way they'll know that you're flexible, but also not afraid to ask for what you want.

Answer 5

They will work out your salary based on your experience and qualifications, so if you do have to start at the bottom, live with it! The rest of us have had to work up the pay scale. Why should you be different?

Answer 6

doesnt it depend on experience and knowledge where you start.if you have both start bartering

Answer 7

just tell them u would like this much _______