Why are we not to ask what wage we would be recieveing at a job interview?

Question

I am applying for a different job and i need to know how much i would make because i am not taking a pay cut.

How would you go about asking and when would be a good time to ask?

Answer 1

In past interviews, I normally ask after they tell me the job description or benefits. Most employeers are up front and they dont want to waste their time or yours. It's not bad asking how much you will make. Who in their right mind will take a pay cut?

Answer 2

This really depends on the job. Meaning a professional position is posted with staffing services, on career websites, and more discreetly in periodical publications. But a "fry-cook at McDonald's" type position would be posted solely in local newspapers, and typically has it's wage disclosed in the posting itself.

In an interview for a professional position, the best and most appropriate time for these types of questions is whenever in the interview the person interviewing you asks if you have any questions, or need anything clarified (usually towards the end of the interview). This is your open forum to discuss these questions or concerns with regards to wage.

Having that said, don't nail them into the wall with giving you an exact figure. If it were me, and I had concerns about wage, I would just, simply put, ask "Being that I'm not going to be drastically changing job responsibilities in my new role with your company, what would be a typical salary range to expect for this position?" This way you get a high point and a low point, but you don't have to make it seem as though you're desperate to find out exact figures.

Also, nailing them into quoting you an exact salary could have an adverse impact on you too!! Think of it this way: If you were interview #5 and they are interviewing 30 people, no one has any idea what the interviews will yield at the time you interview. You could end up being their #1 choice for the position, and companies who really want an applicant typically are willing to negotiate salary, whereas if you nail it down early......that's all you were promised, so that's all you get.

The only other thing I would suggest: Don't ask about salary as your first question!

My job involves interviewing applicants, and although they are valid questions, it's just not the one you want to ask first. A good first question would be, if the person interviewing you is going to be your supervisor once you're hired, ask them something about how they got where they are in the company. This is good for two main reasons. One, it's an ego boost for them, which always makes you look more favorable. Two, it gets them talking about themselves. Everyone loves to talk about themselves, and their success! This will give you an impression of who they are, and you may or may not want the job as much once you hear their answer.

Good luck on the interview!!

Answer 3

i would ask at the end of the interview.... when they say "so any questions u want to ask" thats when u ask... "so whats the average pay for this job"... (lets say 10 an hour)... then tell them... well my current job pays 12 an hour (if ur current job is paying better)... and i would love to work here and gain some new experiences... i plan to stay for at least 5+ years... ect.ect..

but if ur current job pays less than the new one... than just shutt up...

Answer 4

Currently you have a job, so there is no risk. I would just ask the question. If you are out of their range (or if they are out of yours), then you stay where you are and have lost nothing. Good luck.

Answer 5

I have been told that you are supposed to le the employer bring it up; they say you shouldn't put a price on yourself. But, if they don't bring it up, I ask near the end; I don't think it's an unreasonable question.

Answer 6

At the beginning.i really think its more professional 4 both, to know what you expect from the employee and employer<>IS<>

Answer 7

How about, "what is the remuneration for the job?"

I'd think less of someone who didn't ask personally.