I recently had a job interview where I was asked "What salary do you expect to make."?

Question

How do you answer that question without saying a salary too high and therefore immediately excluding yourself from the position. Or too low and not getting paid what you feel like you are worth.

Answer 1

Some good answers to that one:

I would never let money be the barrier between me and an interesting position.

I'd like to know what your range is for this position.

I'd rather not discuss finances until we are sure you are ready to make me an offer.

--The other thing to do is to go online and see what people are making in that job in your city or region. Then you can have an answer ready.

Answer 2

Well, before a job interview you should make sure that you know what the salary range is for the position you are applying to, taking into account your experience and the area where the job is located. This way you'll have some flexibility as to whether or not the interviewer is trying to low-ball you or if you are reaching too high.

If you don't feel comfortable answering the question right away, one thing you can say is, "I would really like to discuss in more detail the duties and demands of the position before I can answer that question. Tell me about X in the job description." Show that you're more interested in the job than the paycheck and that might help your chances when negociating.

Answer 3

Prior to going to the job interview, research what the average salary for the position (in the area where you are interviewing). Then look at how much experience and education that you have. Here is an example: If the average wage for an administrative assistant in Austin, Texas is $15.00 per hour and you have 10 years solid experience with a four year degree, it would be fair to say, expect about $18.00 to start without NO benefits. Hourly wages is always up for negotiations, especially if benefits are available or offered. I would state, the average wage for an administrative assistant in this area is $15.00 per hour. With my proven experience and education, I would anticipate $17.00 per hour, although leave this wide open! Perhaps before you get to this point, ask what the company starts there administrative assistants at. Look over what is required (on job description). You don't want to put such a low price on your skills nor so high that the perspective employer won't even consider you......just remember, they have a stack of resumes and other people to interview. You want the company to remember you for your experience in the industry, your education, and how professional you were during the interview. Dress professionally, no matter what type of job it is, even if it's a t-shirt and blue jean job! Good luck with the interview process and getting a job!! I have been looking for a job since May of this year and am still unemployed. I have a college degree too. I am at the point that I am leaving Michigan to gain employment and start a new life!! I hope that this helps!

Answer 4

Check out the company first ,why are they hiring?Did someone quit because of bad working conditions?
Have a figure in mind that you would not take less than to start ,that is to say covering your bills and food plus what they will take out in taxes and miscellaneous expenses. That will be the least you can take and make sure you say for a brief time ,and the most you will make is what ever their top pay is and they need to tell you that .
Hope this helps.

Answer 5

i was asked that question once and it really threw me off. what i said at the time, was "my goal is to make more than my current salary, but I am willing to sacrifice salary for excellent experience. i expect to make the same as a similarly qualified person in a similar position." in retrospect, it was not the best answer. but it was an honest answer :)

Answer 6

Welcome to the world of business. Governmental organizations have a posted pay scale available to anyone who wants to ask. Private business doesn't have to do anything, although some do. Go in with what you want to make, what you think that you are worth, in consonance with the job and its responsibilities. It's a negotiation - give it your best shot.

Answer 7

Salary open to discussion or negotiations depending on what other benefits you are offering.

Answer 8

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