something like that to hear what they want to offer you or just give a figure on the "low" or "high" end of what you have researched?
Eg, Graduate Engineer : 45k-50k by research, what do you say if you are not sure what the company is willing to pay you?
(just being prepared in case it happens. thanks!)
your advice would be appreciated!
2007-04-19 15:04:52 · 10 answers · asked by Eric Chua Yanshan Maynas 3 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Polls & Surveys
When you apply for a job thru an agency, the agency should be able to advise you the top and bottom figure the hiring company is willing to pay. The hiring company wants to have some room in the salary figures to give you a couple of raises (before you leave them).
If you have worked in engineering before then you can "almost" be assured they will start you out at the figure you left the last company at, that is, unless you've acquired a new skill you can tell the new hiring company about, and say that you left or plan to leave that company before your raise comes through.
You "never" suggest any figure to the hiring company.
What you say is something like "what figure are you offering the engineer who takes this position", and they will respond.
After 3 interviews I don't think you're going to take down any offer this company gives you, however if it sounds lower than what you made at your last job you could mention that you were looking to at the very least start out where you left off. Or say that you were hoping for a tad higher.
You can check jobs on the internet and compare that with what you were told the new job would entail, and see what salary they are offering there.
Sometimes companies pay lower because of better benefits. Depends if you like the benefits (they are considered money too), or maybe the benefits would include you and your wife and children (so that's a big chunk of change).
2007-04-19 16:23:25 · answer #1 · answered by sophieb 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would say 1 or 2 things:
1. Let me finish checking out salaries of equivalent positions, and we can negotiate. By the way, what's the range for this position?
2. Honestly, I haven't finished my salary research yet, since I've been focusing on the getting to know the company.
Usually you won't hear more until the offer letter. These employers already know the range of your salary. Be vague but let them know you want fair market price for your services. Once you have the offer letter, the power shifts to you.
Also, lots of Internet sites list job salary by position, location, and experience/degree. I think Monster or Career builder have this.
Good luck!
Amelia
2007-04-19 15:24:49 · answer #2 · answered by Amelia 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Never ask a prospective employer what he thinks you're worth!! For starters, he couldn't possibly give you the right answer as he has nothing to gauge that on except your resume. Sure, he can make a guess based on your experience and credentials, but that's not his forte now is it?? Running his own Company and making money for himself is his main aim.
Secondly, what will you do then, if he says an amount of money that you wouldn't bother getting out of bed for??
I think that you should go with the figure on the high end of what you have researched and then add 10% ............ that way, if he is agreeable he/she will always to have a win by trying to reduce the income you're asking for (even if by only 10%)!! Also, if he scoffs at you and says that's preposterous or something to that effect, at least then you know that you have a bit more room to move because you've gone in a bit higher?? Understand?? All you're doing by doing this is ensuring that you get the best possible deal that you can for yourself. Because, believe me, when all is said and done any prospective employer out there will only ever see you as a number (despite what they say) and is only ever interested in getting the best possible employees for as cheaply as they possibly can!!
You go boy!! Don't go in there with an attitude that screams out "I'M NOT VERY SURE OF MYSELF, PLEASE EMPLOY ME"!! Noooooo, go in there with the attitude and body language that says, "I'M THE BEST AT WHAT I DO AND YOU NEED TO REALLY GET EXCITED ABOUT THE POSSIBILITY OF HAVING THE GOOD FORTUNE OF EMPLOYING ME"!! Think you can do it?? I do, in fact, I know you can ............... it's all in the mind, simply tell yourself you're the best and you deserve the best and that's precisely what you'll end up with!!.................... GOOD LUCK
CHEERS
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2007-04-19 15:17:39 · answer #3 · answered by Minx 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You should research salariy ranges in your career before going on the interview. This way, if you are asked you can say, "After researching the average salaries in this field based on my experience, I am looking for $$$" They will know you are educated and can't be underestimated. Good luck!
2007-04-19 15:08:50 · answer #4 · answered by Christine B 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Never open the negotiations, let the prospective employer do that. If they ask you what you expect to be paid, state that you expect to be paid a fair rate for your position, but don't name a figure. Let THEM name a figure first.
2007-04-19 15:08:01 · answer #5 · answered by Veruca Salt 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Don't ask them how much they think you're worth, tell them what you're worth (at least when you get the job...)
As long as you do your research and print it out and give them the statistics, they're gonna give you a fair wage.
2007-04-19 15:09:36 · answer #6 · answered by meep meep 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Always err on the high side. If you think you are worth 40K then ask for 50K. You might get lucky :-)
2007-04-20 05:51:50 · answer #7 · answered by Jim 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you have job experience, say "Top of the scale". They'll offer you a couple of steps below that just to make room for raises.
2007-04-19 21:15:41 · answer #8 · answered by Helen the Hellion 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
They don't know you to know what you.re worth.
2007-04-19 15:07:50 · answer #9 · answered by johN p. aka-Hey you. 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
never ask how that will BBLLOOWW IT BIG TIME
2007-04-19 15:13:37 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋