CV question?

KingK

Not sure if this thread is the correct one to post in so apoligies if not.

The question I have is if when applying for a job and a question that come's up is 'What is your salary expectation?' . What would you answer with? The exact amount you would like? I don't mean 20k a week but something realistic? Or is there a way around the question with a certain answer?

callaway92

"The position is not exactly the same as my last job, so I'd prefer to discuss what my responsibilities would be here and then determine a fair salary for this job."

Then you could say, "I'm sure whatever salary I am given will be sufficient to the work that needs to be done."

Don't give any figure whatsoever..Try and avoid answering honestly.

Wishbone Ash

callaway92 wrote: »

"I'm sure whatever salary I am given will be sufficient to the work that needs to be done."

That screams "typical politician's answer" and may not curry favour with a prospective employer who may think that a candidate who can't sell themselves is unlikely to do much for the company

You're first example is much better..

Bandana boy

I would put your salary expectations on it

Irish_Elect_Eng

KingK wrote: »

Not sure if this thread is the correct one to post in so apoligies if not.

The question I have is if when applying for a job and a question that come's up is 'What is your salary expectation?' . What would you answer with? The exact amount you would like? I don't mean 20k a week but something realistic? Or is there a way around the question with a certain answer?

From RedGoldfish

What Is Your Current Salary?

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It’s a bit of a cheeky question this one and you want to give a non committal answer. You must try and remember that all companies want to save as much money on salaries as they can and if you are offered the job the chances are they are going to indicate a package either similar or slightly more than the one you’re on. If you go straight in with “I earn £ 23,000.00 plus expenses plus a car and free weekend tickets to the Manchester United games” you are setting a bench mark that you may find difficult to negotiate around.

Therefore an appropriate answer to this interview question might be “it’s not really the salary that is important to me it’s the whole package that I would be more interested in”. By saying this you are being non committal and it will make negotiating an acceptable package far easier

This is a tricky question and it depends on the stage in the Interview process. Early in the process, your goal is to avoid ruling yourself out of the process because you are asking for too much (or too little). Later in the process you are negotiating and you goal should be to get the employer to name a figure before you, this will put you in a stronger bargaining position.

I have used the following sucessfully.

Q: What is your salary expectation for this role?

A: From a market leading company like xxxxx I would expect a competitive salary that reflects my qualification and experience that are relevant to this role. May I ask what the salary range you are offering for this position?

In this case if they will not tell you, they can hardly expect you to provide them with a figure, If they tell you the range then reply back with a reasonable figure based on where you are in relation to the qualifications and experience required for the position, even a figure over their range may be sometimes appropriate if you are not willing to take the job for less.

Jim2007

Bandana boy wrote: »

I would put your salary expectations on it

Same here, I usually check it out with them over the phone, before I decide go to the interview...