is it a good idea to nagotiate your salary during the first job interview?

Question

i have 3 years experience in a position that i am applying for, but some people say that it isn't good to ask about the salary.

Answer 1

Hey!
As an employer I welcome any questions regarding salary. First and foremost you are applying for a position that you are familiar with. If you have the required skills and knowledge as well as some experience then you want to know exactly how much you are worth. If you go into an interview with a fair indication of your self worth and I was interviewing you, I would be more inclined to extend my interview with you to discuss the monetary aspects of the position.
At all interviews I conduct I am very up front with all the requirements required of a prospective employee and at the same time I am also up front to there terms and conditions of employment including the base rate. Normally most employers will negotiate your pay rate at the next interview the one where you are confirmed as the successful applicant.
However I do not see why you as a provider of skills and services cannot enquire as to the minimum starting rate and if successful negotiate a salary inline or commensurate with your skills and services.
Just a reminder: If the position you are applying for is the one you are so passionate about, do as much research of that position and its requirements as you can and also find out as much information about the business or organisation as you can. If you can show the employer that you have done your homework you are streets ahead of the rest. Believe me it works and it certainly shows to the employer that you are a person who can work not only as a team member but independantly and can contribute successfully to the business. It also shows that you have "values" which all employers are looking for these days. Good Luck!

Answer 2

A first interview is NOT the place to negotiate a salary, unless the employer directs the interview towards that direction. As a rule, first interviews are for obtaining information about YOU, not an invitation for you to drill the employer. Usually, an employer will conduct the interview to gather information on prospective employees: qualifications, appearance, level of confidence, articulation, and grace under fire. It doesn't benefit you to know about salary or benefits until you are considered for the job. You have a better chance of negotiating a salary AFTER the position has been offered to you: If they offer the position, you were the most-qualified for the position. They may work with you if they've determined you are the best offer out there. Otherwise, by attempting to negotiate in the first interview, you may come across as a "what's-in-it-for-me" type.

Also consider: several companies have employees conducting first interviews that do not have authority to negotiate salary with you.

Different professions and careers are handled differently: In a professional, corporate atmosphere, it will be frowned upon, simply because it's a waste of time: If you know what the salary IS, and you aren't offered the position, you will regret not getting the job. You need to assume that there are 100 other people applying for this job, so you need to stand out in the employer's eyes. But, you don't want to do that in a negative manner.

Good luck!

Answer 3

Negotiations about salary are always a little bit tricky.

Normally the process is one of

1. You and the employer have a general discussion about salary and salary expectations. If the job is similar to your current one you would say "I am currently on x, I like my current job but they don't pay as much as other companies. I know some companies pay x+y for this position and I was hoping to get something like that.

2. They offer you the job.
3. You provisionally accept the job
4. You negotiate the salary package.

The problem is that it is a difficult negotiation. My experience has shown me the best way to get a higher offer is not to reject the first offer, but simply remain quiet and say nothing, in which case they may offer you more.

Answer 4

It is NEVER a good idea to negotiate ANYTHING in a first interview. It is a good idea to learn about the job, why it is open and the company on the first interview.

Talking about wages, benefits, time off, leaves a very bad taste in the interviewers mouth. Applicants like that are a dime a dozen and with the economy tanking you are handing the person a reason to not call you back.

Negotiations are for offers, not before.

Answer 5

It varies on who is interviewing you and if they show any signs that they like you. The way aninterviewer would start that conversation is how much do you make now? Then you always add a $5000 of what you make now that's how they can tell you whether in this particular position you will make more or less. In the end of the interview they always ask do you have any questions than you can say whats the Salary and benefits?

In my current position i asked in the end of the first interview what the salaries were and what kind of benefit they offered since they didn't cover it by the end of the interview.

Good Luck

Answer 6

Never ask about money on your first interview. All people who ask me right off "how much does it pay" I cross off my list and the interview is really short. People only for the money are never satisfied in my experience, and they can never be paid enough. What makes a better fit is someone who is actually interested in the job first off, and will be more likely to be happy at what they will be doing.
On the first job interview ask more questions about the company if you have any, and definitely ask about what you'll be doing on the job. Money can be negotiated at a later time and you'll have the opportunity to say sorry or take the job.

Answer 7

you will might desire to analyze the earnings scales that are suitable. in the direction of the top of the interview you would be asked in case you have any questions. you ought to have been making notes and which will galvanize the interviewing panel. At this factor one among your questions would be What do they propose to pay?, not what you prefer. that's assuming that they have not already informed you before. i may well be shocked if the commercial for the activity or the trawl with the aid of your college did not supply an illustration of the earnings on supply, very shocked!

Answer 8

Not a good idea at all. If you bring it up you give the impression that all you care about is the money. It's obvious that very few people would work if they didn't get paid but it shouldn't be your first concern.

If they ask what pay you expect it's dangerous to get to specific. If you go high, they might not call you back because they think you expect to high of pay. If you go low, you might screw yourself, they won't think you're worth a higher pay.

Answer 9

It depends on the development of the interview.

Wait until the right moment to talk about it, however, you may not see any moment as the right one, then, do not talk about salary until further interviews.