Negotiate higher salary when advertised salary is stated.

aw

I have seen a position advertised which I am interested in and I would stand a fairly good chance of getting. The position is with a large company and the benefits (pension, holidays, etc) are decent enough.

However, the job is advertised as having a salary of "X". There is no range given.

The salary given is a bit on the low side and probably not worth my while moving companies for.

If a job is advertised like this, is it still worthwhile to apply, interview, do the hire-me dance and then try and negotiate a higher salary? Or would the tendency be that, if a salary is stated as X, then X is what the successful candidate will get, no matter what?

Interested to hear opinions on this, thanks.

Ray Palmer

It can happen, in this market I would say unlikely. It depends on if there is a shortage of the type of skilled people. At the moment in IT I would say it is more possible.

There are people chancing their arm on rates being offered. The thing is do you want to work for somebody who is undervaluing the role in the first place?

edrakes

Yes, I think you'd be extremely fortunate to do that. Don't think it would be worth leaving your job or putting yourself in their bad books if they find out you've applied elsewhere.

Ray Palmer

edrakes wrote: »

Yes, I think you'd be extremely fortunate to do that. Don't think it would be worth leaving your job or putting yourself in their bad books if they find out you've applied elsewhere.

That is always a risk when applying for jobs not sure the relevance to wondering if you can get more money than advertised

Mrs OBumble

It totally depends on the industry and the labour market.

You'll never know unles you apply.

allibastor

aw wrote: »

I have seen a position advertised which I am interested in and I would stand a fairly good chance of getting. The position is with a large company and the benefits (pension, holidays, etc) are decent enough.

However, the job is advertised as having a salary of "X". There is no range given.

The salary given is a bit on the low side and probably not worth my while moving companies for.

If a job is advertised like this, is it still worthwhile to apply, interview, do the hire-me dance and then try and negotiate a higher salary? Or would the tendency be that, if a salary is stated as X, then X is what the successful candidate will get, no matter what?

Interested to hear opinions on this, thanks.

Generally it is the salary they expect to pay, but if you do an exceptional interview or have skills which are really in need, and depending on how much cash flow is available, you might be able to upwardly negotiate. Just be prepared to justify why you feel you are worth more, Ie prve what you have brought to previous companies etc.

aw

Thanks for the feedback, guys. Interesting points.

I think I will most likely apply anyway and see.

If you're not in, etc

worded

At the end of an interview they asked what would you think of working here?

I said I would be content on your offer of x but would be happy on y.

They gave me the extra €.