I had a interviiew for a great IT job with the state dept and all went well and the only salary that was discussed was they said they were pretty sure they could give me more than I am making now. Well today the HR dept called today to schedule the criminal background and drug test, the funny part is a set salary and other things haven't been discussed, do you think this will be discussed durring this time or do you think that HR already thinks that my manager has already went over these things?
2007-10-30 14:42:45 · 6 answers · asked by Ruger 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment ➔ Other - Careers & Employment
Government jobs already have a set salary. The salary is based on the position, your length of employment, and your grade (or job level).
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2007-10-30 14:51:24 · answer #1 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Salary usually isn't discussed until they either make an offer, or are ready to make an offer.
If you had researched the position when you applied, you would have found the salary ranges posted for the position. Government jobs all have pretty set ranges, and if you know the specific title you can find a range. If you had more experience than a newcomer, you might move up in the range, but if you are new to the workforce (first job in the field), expect to be offered the low end of the scale.
Keep in mind:
HR departments (especially government ones) keep statistics on age, gender, race, veteran status, etc. on all applicants so that they can prove that they don't discriminate. They keep the same stats for all job offers made -- for the same reason. Holding an offer until after the drug test preserves their stats.
Drug users and those with criminal histories 'never' show up for the drug test -- even if they had a great interview, and gave every indication to the interviewer that they would go for the test.
After the test and background check, an offer will be made that outlines the specific 'benefit package' -- job title, scale (Like F1 or G7 for government jobs), salary or hourly pay, vacation benefits, insurance coverage (at least whether or not you are covered, and when), eligibility for savings plans, and any other benefits (car, uniforms, training, safety equipment) AND the expected start date.
Sit tight, you are still at the beginning of the process.
2007-10-30 21:54:58 · answer #2 · answered by Sue 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Congrats! You obviously did a great job at your interview! Your company may not make an offer until after the test. Just take the test and wait. Then, let the negotiating begin! Good luck!
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2007-10-30 21:53:03 · answer #3 · answered by marylynn3 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what i know is you have the right to ask them about the salary ,benefits and other things you want to know .Maybe they forgot to discussed it with you.Just confront the HR dept or what evr assign to tackle about the salary and others.
2007-10-30 21:52:35 · answer #4 · answered by ivillijo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they may be waiting to make sure you pass the drug test before making a specific offer of employment
2007-10-30 21:46:56 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i know it doesn't sound professional but i would have gone ahead and asked how much the pay was going to be, i mean i'm sure that it's a reasonable question, i would have to be sure of what i'm getting into before making any decisions, the answer they gave you just doesn't seem fair
2007-10-30 21:56:56 · answer #6 · answered by bebitas1978 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋