What's the right thing to say? JOB INTERVIEW?
Hello there, I'm getting ready for a job interview tomorrow. How will I answer if the interviewer ask about my salary expectation and how much do you think I should really expect? I'm from Philippines, applying for Graphics Specialist in an International and well-established Company. I also have a 3 yrs. experience in this field (freelance). Thank You.
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Research the pay wage in that state for that job and then put your expectation in the middle of that average amount that you found.
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You said you have 3 years experience in this type of work. If when he ask you the question about your salary, I would then tell him what I was getting paid on my last job and say with a nice smile,( anything over this I would consider an added bonus) what do you have to lose.
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Have you done any research regarding the average salary of somebody with that position? At the interview, the subject of exact salaries won't come up...that will happen AFTER they talk to you and examine your resume' and match you with a position. They'll either call you or send you an offer letter. I have no idea what the position pays...it could pay 60K or 80K or what....you can always ask high and negotiate from there. Or they can offer LOW and you can negotiate. If you know that similar jobs pay, say $80K for experienced people (somebody with 10 yrs or more) then ask for $70K IF they ask you. They have to give you some idea of what the position pays with their company so you can negotiate a fair salary. Other then that, ask about benefits (heatlh, retirement, travel, tuition reimbursement, etc) and be eager and attentive.
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It is good to know that most interviewers typically ask the same questions, beginning with, "So, tell me a little about yourself," and ending with "Are there any questions that you have about the company?" The nice thing is, you can practice your reponses in advance, givng you the oppertunity to talk about transferrable skills. AVOID giving too much information about personal things, like family or politics, or religious affiliation. DEFINATELY reserch the company in advance, so you are prepared with smart, pertinant questions. Your employer will want to know that you're on the ball, and not just looking for any position, but a position with THEM. Here is a link with a pretty good list of typical interview questions: http://www.careercc.com/interv3.shtml#may%20be%20asked Best of luck
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