What is the right response when a prospective employer asks what’s your desired salary and rate?

Question

This is either when filling out an application or in an interview.

Answer 1

If you have past experience in the field you are applying for, sometimes there is a designated pay scale that people go by. If not, then you can certainly put, "Willing to negotiate salary". And at an interview, you can say, "I'm willing to begin here at your current base salary, or if my experience/expertise warrants something different, we can negotiate a salary that is fair to the company, and to me. "

Hope this helps you.

Answer 2

Do market research about the field and know the % growth. If market rates grow at 30%, you can as 25 to 45% more than your current salary, or you can say "Per Market Standards".

If you are fresher, check the field's rate for freshers and ask for 10-30% more than what they normally offer. For example if they pay 10,000 bucks, ask for 12,000 bucks. You will end up with 10K or may be even 12K itself.

Have some good points to validate your expectations.

In any case, make sure to put a honest note: "Flexible to negotiation" or "Prepared to negotiate".

Answer 3

Do your research before hand, and know what the average pay is for the position. In a interview often your salary isn't going to be discussed. Review, you work experience and ask for more than the average. Somewhere in between is what you would be offered. Google salary charts.

Answer 4

either tell the truth what you think your skills are worth to them, or ask for at least a dollar above minimum wages if you haven't had a job before.