People frown on the fact that interviewers ask about salary during an interview, but let's face it, it's highly important for most people. Waiting until you're offered the job only to find out that it's $5,000 less than what you made at your old job is a complete waste of time. Therefore, when is the appropriate time to ask?
2007-11-12 06:51:42 · 10 answers · asked by wrtrchk 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Sorry, I meant to say, "People frown on the interviewee..."
2007-11-12 07:19:15 · update #1
You most certainly are to discuss salary during a job interview. It is not considered rude nor is it frowned upon. A prospective employee will consider hiring an applicant who is not afraid to ask the important questions.
This is a link to the Princeton University career website regarding the matter:
Hope I've helped.
2007-11-12 09:57:32 · answer #1 · answered by artistagent116 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I always try to get it out of them before the interview because face it, if the pay is bad you're not going to want the interview anyway, it would be a waste of your time. Many jobs will tell you what the pay is before they even set up an interview. This past interview that I went to, I asked at the end. I only did that because they were talking about a second interview and there would be no point in that if the pay was horrid. Sadly I didn't get the job (I really wanted it), but I was glad to know what the pay was! After all, you're interviewing for the job to MAKE MONEY. It's kind of a big part of the process.
2007-11-12 07:42:48 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Salary is negotiable, so it's not like "Oh, pays $5k less, so I won't consider it." Obviously the first offer on the table is low.
Salary negotiation can be discussed in the first interview only if the employer brings it up. Otherwise, it would be discussed in the second- or follow-up interview. If there's no second interview, salary would be discussed at the time of the job being offered. If this is done in a letter, the appropriate response is a letter either accepting or requesting a higher salary or better benefits package.
2007-11-12 07:21:34 · answer #3 · answered by monicanena 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
The appropriate time to ask is when they offer you the position.
The interview time is the time where you spill the beans. You tell them what you are good at, your qualifications, what you can offer the company, your education, etc. Then they will consider if you are a good fit and what you are worth.
When they offer you the position, they will (or should) quote you an amount. That amount is up for negotiations. Does that include medical, dental, vision benefits? What does the vacation plan look like? What about sick leave? etc.
Leave it up to them to initiate the negotiations. It is a good tactic to see where they stand and then offer your own amount.
2007-11-12 07:07:54 · answer #4 · answered by BABY 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You don't bring it up in the first interview. Most jobs are at least two interviews, you bring it up on the second interview.
The 2nd interview isindication that you are afinalistso it's the time to get down to business. At some point inthe interview they will ask you if you have any questions or concerns it isat this point you bring up what you are looking for in compensation.
2007-11-12 07:15:41 · answer #5 · answered by huckleberryjoe 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The company will make you an offer, they'll out line your benefits(which are added into your salary negotiations), and you can then start negotiating for your actual salary.
You will probably have some idea what the pay schedule is beforehand. If you bring an asset to the company, you can usually get what you're worth.
2007-11-12 07:18:13 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you need to ask, ask at the end of an interview. I have only been to one interview where I have had to do this. Most of the time they either ask me or they volunteer it themselves but had they not, I would've asked them anyway.
You are entitled to know how much you're making if you are to accept a job. The final say is still yours.
2007-11-12 07:06:30 · answer #7 · answered by jdhs 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
In my experience they usually ask you the salary you are looking for.
Also, if you go through an employment agency they will tell you how much the job is offering.
2007-11-12 07:00:34 · answer #8 · answered by Sour Girl™ 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
what do you mean? an interview is the time you DO ask the pay amount. who would go to an interview and not talk about it.
2007-11-12 07:01:13 · answer #9 · answered by BLOODHOUND 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
When they make you an offer or ask.
2007-11-12 06:58:50 · answer #10 · answered by mav426 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋