How to respond what is your expected salary in a job interview?

[Anonymous]

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Purchasing staff job*

[BCA6010]

Know what the company typically pays people in that job ahead of time, and what the state average for that job is. With that knowledge, you know what's competitive and expected, and within reason.

I had one prospective hire a couple years ago who expected to be paid more than double what his position would normally go for, with almost no relevant experience. It was more common for interviewees (especially women) to actually lowball their expected pay, and we'd tell them they'd start higher.

[HighSky]

Get your quote in writing or however much you're promised in writing

The instant they break that agreement sue them for all they're worth, sue them for millions of dollars.

If they're off by 1 cent sue them for millions of dollars, take it to court with a lawyer bankrupt their ass.

These companies always screw you out of the pay that they promised you, get it in writing and destroy their company when they break their agreement, be utterly ruthless, make them rue the day they ever cross you.

[JamesRandiDebates]

Yeah, it doesn't work that way.

[jennifer_bloom]

I'd pick the standard pay you find is typical for that field, and maybe 8% less than the standard pay people normally get for it to make yourself more desirable than the other employees who also interviewed for the job. If the boss likes you, he will raise your pay cheque, no need to ask for astronomically high pay up front before he gets to know you and your behaviour at work.

[IslaTheWitch]

I do research and add 20%, to have something to negotiate :D

[Telekinetic-Potato]

I usually say something like "I can't speak intelligently on that until we've discussed what the job entails." The sneaky thing this answer does is open up the opportunity for you to control the framing of everything.

If the interviewer is weak, you'll be the one interviewing them. And that's when the job is as good as yours.

[Mr_twoface]

First and foremost, defore the interview, research typical salary ranges for the position you're applying for in your industry and location. This may help you provide a realistic and competitive figure.

Otherwise, If the question comes up early in the interview process, you can politely try to delay the discussion by saying something like, "I'm excited about the opportunity and would love to learn more about the role and responsibilities before discussing salary."

If you are pressed, offer a salary range based on your research. Make sure the lower end of the range aligns with what you'd be comfortable accepting, and the upper end reflects a reasonable expectation based on your qualifications and the market.

If the salary is negotiable, you can mention that you're open to discussing the overall compensation package, including benefits, bonuses, and other perks.

Express your willingness to work with the employer to find a compensation package that is mutually satisfactory. Make sure to emphasize your skills, experience, and what you bring to the role. Explain how your qualifications make you an excellent fit for the position, which can potentially justify a higher salary.

Practice your response to the salary question before the interview so that you can communicate your expectations confidently and articulately.

Best of luck for any upcoming interview.

[BoopBoopBeep]

Know the range they're going to offer first. I usually say "My expectations towards the salary are to be compensated in line with my experience relative to other applicants and future peers." And like @exitseven said, if I'm paying for parking etc then I want to see the money for it coming back to me or a larger salary. Once they indicate I'm the lead candidate I remind them of my prior service. Then when I get hired I ask for an immediate step increase from HR more in accordance with progression from my former pay.

[exitseven]

You need to do some research beforehand. Look at similar positions in your area and what they pay. Look at what overhead their location will cost you. Will it cost 500 a month to park your car? Also you need to look at your recent salary and figure you are worth more. Don't be afraid to walk away.

[AviatorTom]

Before the interview, do your homework. See what people in your field earn, including your experience. That will be a range of salary.

When asked at the interview, explain that you've done your research and that the range is X to Y, and that you would expect to be in that range. Follow that up with you being open to discuss the exact number.

[OlderAndWiser]

Do you have experience in this position? Is it an entry level position? Do you know the pay range for this position within the industry?

[Asker]

No experience in this position. Actually they want someone with at least 6 mos experience in that kind of job but I still applied.

[Asker]

I have no idea but I did a research its actually "purchasing staff job"

[OlderAndWiser]

Then you respond, "I'd probably be willing to start at the bottom of the pay range if you can tell me what that range is." They aren't going to offer you more than the bottom salary if you have no experience. This commits to what they would offer but they need to tell you the pay range.

[HawkPerception]

Accurate answer as always! Give this man his MHO

[JacobJordan]

A livable wage. Always fun to see how jobs respond to that. Shows how out of touch or exploitative businesses are vert easily. Livable wage (factoring all expenses at average) is about 60k/year. Have done job interviews just to expose places for exploiting workers.

[Astarlessnightsky]

Don't say a fixed number. Say something like you are happy to recieve the union negotiated standard wage for your profession, education and work experience.

At least that is the thing i was told.

[Smashingdoozy]

Find the average online, add a bit to it, say it with confidence. They may say absolutely, they may offer less, if you're okay with the less then go for it

[Sour-rose]

Little less than what they say.

"13 or 14."

"Well we pay 15.50."

"Deal." It keeps them from kicking me out right then and there.

[naughty_hunk]

from my experience POV.. fix some number. dont say "im not sure "whatever you offer" kind of answers. when you tell a number according to the demand in the market then they feel that you are confident and stick with your decisions. check the demand in the mark for that job role.

[sheikalana]

You should answer what you're expecting. But be realistic I don't know what type of job you're applying for if you're applying for a basic job you cannot expect to receive X amount of salary.

[boggboss]

Do research before the interview on the job and how much it tends to pay

[Asker]

Can I answer it money is not an issue And my goal is to advance my career? Or can I answer it directly with a price? Lol

[boggboss]

Give them a range of what u would expect but add that ur focus is progression

[Paris13]

More Than Your Getting Now in Your Current One, Hun, But ONLY On Your Experience. xxoo

[Nikki1989]

Be honest without being totally unrealistic.

[Fireguy17]

You need to do your homework first.
See what other jobs like that in your area are paying, plus your skill set, education, experience.

[LiamJHayden]

All the applicants I hire have experience, but I have them tell me what they expect and if it is too high I tell them what my range is. If they go low, I tend to hire them on the spot.

[Danny_dan92]

Research before, know what you should get based on the experience you have relative to what the company pays for that position.

[Anonymous]

I already know how much the job pays prior to going in, so my answer to simply turn it back around on... the reason I'm here is because this is job is what I'm looking for because of reason A, B or C... and tell them I'm aware what it pays

[ProbablyClueless]

I typically respond with whatever the average salary for people in that field in my area is.

[FunkyMonkee]

I usually leave it blank or at least put down, minimum wage.

[Brady]

Someone who taught what 2 say at an interview said put "open" on the application if it say's expected pay rate.

[spoole]

Whatever you are worth plus 10% to cover inflation.

[Crankor]

Enough to reasonably live on without living pay check to paycheck assuming your not in debt

[Ladyblanche]

You just say you don't mind what salary you get

[AngryCarl]

Pick a figure you like and double it.

[In_Trance]

You tell them what you're expected salary is

[Fuhqywho]

1 million a year and stock options

[Twalli]

I don't have one.