What should I put for Expected Monthly Salary?

Question

I'm in a bind because I had a call about a job I applied for. When They ask me what I was expecting, I just told them somewhere near my old salary. Let's just say $30k a year for example purposes. I applied to a lot of jobs, so I didn't remember what they listed. When I checked it was $10k-$20k more. So I told them around $30k, when the job actually was posted for $40-50K a year.

They e-mailed me an application with an "Expected Monthly Salary". Should I base that on a range $30-$40k, or on a range $40-50k.....or should I just put something like "open", "competitive", "negotiable"?

Anyone have experience with this? I would really appreciate it since I would love to get the highest amount they listed :-D.

I am experienced, and very qualified for the position. Maybe if I had 1 more year of experience I would be perfectly qualified...if that makes any sense. But overall, my skills fit well.

Answer 1

NEVER give an expected salary, not even a range! Also, do not list or state your salary at any of your previous jobs. Potential employers (especially recruiters) use this information to lowball any potential salary offers. For example: If you apply for a job that pays $30,000 to $50,000 a year and you say you are looking for $35,000 a year. You would not get much more than the lowest amount you stated. On the other hand, if you simply state "negotiable" they are forced to make you an offer which is likely to be much higher than what you may have expected. The general rule is that the first person to state a number, loses.

Answer 2

Will the tasks be new to you or are you seasoned and bringing a lot to the table ?
New , towards $40 K
Seasoned , $50 K

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