Hey there :)
I recently read some tips for interviews (http://www.office-angels.com/help-and-advice/advice-for-jobseekers/salary-expectations-interview.aspx#.UtwM4ihZBok), and how to answer critical questions. So my question is: Imagine you are on an interview right after your bachelor because you would like to spend the next year working. The recruiter asks: What are your salary expectations? - What's your answer?
Dear Verena,
AntwortenLöschenThank you for the article. I really like it. I think it's very helpful for our furture interviews :). As I have seen in some advertisement on the internet, many companies in Austria usually annouce the 13 months salary we will get. In my opinion in this case we should be satisfy with the payment first before having the interview.
Dear Verena, thank you for this really interesting and useful article! I will definitely consider the recommendations for my future job applications! ;)
AntwortenLöschenIn fact, thinking about me being in an interview and having to answer the “salary expectations questions”, I would definitely say that, in order to answer the question well-prepared and in a good way, it is, first of all, absolutely essential to inform oneself about the broad salary average one at the same level is earning before the interview as the article suggests. In addition to that, I totally go along with the article stating that salary expectations in general should always point at the higher end of your expectations while highlighting your skills.
Indeed, being confronted with the question in a job interview, I would indicate a more or less broad range of what salary would be acceptable to me while basing my answer on my knowledge of comparably high salaries in the respective field of work. Finally, I would point out the fact that salary is not the most important factor for me when it comes to accepting a job offer but rather a positive side effect next to a good work environment, career development and progression.
I really like your input Anita. Information is key! Knowing a company will help you with many aspects of an interview, not just the salary question, which is highly recommendable and will give you competitive advantage of those who just go there because they heard that they "pay well" or "hire anyone".
AntwortenLöschenDrawing reference from similar positions' salaries in the field will give you a good overview of what you can ask for without appearing greedy.
It is also a good approach to tell them what you can do for them and that it will be worth their money.
I personally will name a salary that suits my circumstances (rent, cost of living, hobbies, etc.).
Also, I would state a figure which would probably not be at the top and while pointing out that they will see for themselves how they benefit from my skills and talents and that salary should be adapted accordingly. If after a period of time I feel underappreciated, payment wise, I will address my peers and state so. If it won't be adapted then, I will consider leaving the enterprise. (If it is not the one job I love and want to do for the rest of my life, which fullfills me 100% - as discussed in my post "What's the job you can't not do?")
First thing i would do is get an idea of how much the salary is in the industry or at the company i apply for (internet research, asking friends, etc.). I have heard of many stories where recently graduated young professionals (some of my friends) sold themselves for a lower price just to get the job, later on the found out that they make less money than a trainee for example... i was quite shocked that HR agreed to that and didn't make them a recommendation for a higher salary! Thats something to keep in mind when being asked your wished salary at a job interview.
AntwortenLöschenThis question depends on a number of different criteria, e.g. which job/position am I applying for, how is the company like (reputation etc), is it a job I can imagine to do for the rest of my life (as tanita already mentioned), etc... prior to the interview I would then gather some information based on the above mentioned criteria (how much do other people earn that are working within the same area...) and make up a picture of my expactations regarding salary. Of course, the range should somehow also match with my monthly expenses (rent, car,...).
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