Negotiate Salary Job Interview
Negotiate Salary Job Interview
Job Interview Questions To Interviewer
Despite this extensive preparation, the actual interview could turn to be boring. Worse still, you could begin to sense the interview’s failure. Unless you do something to turn the situation around, it is going to be a battle lost. So what better way to save the interview than by asking a few pertinent questions? (Hint: you should be doing this anyway!)
Top 5 Questions You Should Ask An Interviewer
The questions you ask should not just be for the sake of asking but they must demonstrate your interest in the position and the company. In addition, the more seriousness and earnestness with which you ask them the more they are impressed with your knowledge, intelligence and interest in their company. So, here is the list of top 7 questions you can ask interviewers whether or not you are caught in a catch-22 situation.
1. What Is The Immediate Key Result Area That The Company Is Looking From Me? This gives you more insight into what you must expect upon being hired. Since you will probably get a more informative answer than what the job advertisement said, you will probably get a better answer now. You will also be able to immediately concentrate on the key result area as you know how you are being judged.
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2. Can You Perceive Me As Contributing To The Company? This is a point blank question asked without the intention to annoy the interviewer. It is very hard for them to avoid answering this one. Also it reveals where you stand so far as the interview is concerned. You have to ask this question, so that you can counter any potentially negative impressions that the interviewer has of you or your ability to contribute.
3. What Growth Opportunities The Company Can Provide Me? This gives the interviewer the message that you mean business and are not a pushover. It also reflects your career orientation – companies want to know that you aren’t seeking a dead-end position. They want a mover and a shaker, not someone with limited or no ambition!
4. What Are The Evaluation Criteria? This is another straightforward question that tells you how you are going to be evaluated later and how it might affect your career growth. It also sheds light on the organizational structure.
5. Are There Other Responsibilities Not Mentioned In The Ad? Knowing the answer to this question will help you prepare for salary negotiations. If you don’t ask this question, you will be devaluing yourself. Knowing your complete responsibilities beforehand not only paves the way for a good salary but will help you to avoid frustration later on.
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Job Interview Questions To Interviewer
How can I re-negotiate for a better salary?
I had a job interview and the interviewer asked me what kind of salary I was expecting. I was caught off guard since I wasn't expecting her to ask me about salary during the first interview. Anyway, I mentioned a figure that was much lower than what they would normally pay someone in their company of the same position. I regret saying that but was wondering if there's any way to re-negotiate the salary if they would decide to bring me back for a second interview. If there is, what is the best way to do this?
FIrst worry about getting an offer. When you do get the offer, now is the time to talk about compensation. In the future, avoid discussing money until later in the process unless you think you may be wasting your time.
If they bring it up again before making any committments about a desire to hire you, take that as an opportunity to ask if they are intending to offer you the job. You can also answer a question with a question, say about the responsibilities and the value the person in the position brings to the company. Always avoid discussions about what you made in the past as well. Salary is not the main reason you are looking for a new position, even if it is! (unless you are in sales, then you can be money hungry, its expected),
Normally your best negotiating tips are to say nothing, or, if you can't stand the silence, say "I don't know." Anything to get them talking. The more they talk, the more money you will get, or at least more info on what kind flexibility they have.
Since you already made the mistake of asking for too little, you still shouldn't settle for that. Ask them what your peers would be making. Note that if you are doing the same job, you expect similar compensation. If you are starting low due to inexperience, ask when you will be reviewed and what the outcome of that review will be if you are outperforming your peers. Remember, some large companies have strict rules that limit raises. If this company is one of those, you want to start high as you can, and if you are getting promised consideration for a raise in the future, you want it in writing so that HR can't rule it out later (because they often do).
Good luck, get the offer first, then discuss salary. Usually the offer comes with an offer of compensation.
Negotiate Salary Job Interview
Negotiating Salary During Job Interview
Job Interview Advice: Talking About Salary
Money is a big item on a job seeker's mind, for sure. You know you're interested in the job, or you wouldn't be there, and the top of the list for you is finding out the mystery of what you could get paid. But one of the cardinal rules of interviewing for job seekers is: Never bring up money in your job interview. It's a BIG no-no.
ALL you talk about in the interview is what they need, what solution they need, what problem they have, who's been able to fix it before, and how you can fix it.
It's a big worry for people, but it's important that you don't talk about money in the job interview. Why? You don't have anything to talk about until they make you an offer. In fact, if they ask you about money, treat it lightly and say something like this:
- "Are you making me an offer?" (This is actually a nice icebreaker, and some hiring managers will actually say "yes," and it will change the conversation.)
- "I'm looking for a great opportunity, and I assume the pay will be commensurate with the responsibility." (Who can argue with that?)
- "Unless you're making me a job offer, we're still trying to figure out if this is going to be a good fit for both of us, and I think that if it's a good fit, we'll be able to work out the money issue."
But don't bring up money. If you bring it up before, it will damage you as a candidate. So, don't ask about the bonuses. Don't ask about the salary. Ask nothing about it. You sell, sell, sell yourself throughout the interview, and talk about the money when they make you the offer.
About the Author
Peggy McKee has over 15 years of experience in sales, sales management and recruiting. She knows how hard it can be to land your dream job, and can help you with what you need to do to succeed. Her website, Career Confidential (http://www.career-confidential.com) is packed with job-landing tips and advice as well as the practical, powerful, innovative tools every job seeker needs to be successful.
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