Salary Range
I applied for a job and got a call back. When I talked to the recruiter we talked about my salary and what I was looking for and he also told me the range for this position. They are looking for 0-2years experience. I have those 2 years experience. The position is basically what I am doing now so I know what Im doing. I also had my phone interview with the hiring manager. He said he really liked me wanted me to come in for the panel interview. He is traveling now so Im waiting on him to come back. SO long story short...since I have the experience should I asked for the top pay or just come in in the middle??
Why should't you ask for the top pay, your qualified don't sell yourself short, and it shows you have confidence
Always start a little higher and let them counter, but be reasonable.
Hi Jerline,
Be careful this day and age, you really must consider you have to break a job offer into four basic parts
The first being the salary.
Second being the health benefits
Third pension 401(k) retirement plans etc.
In the fourth I know this may sound silly holidays vacation time etc..
True you could get a wonderful sour to start off at they may be higher than you're making now...... But then you may have to contribute more to your health benefits and you are right now.
Poof ...,,, that extra money if you were counting on just may go up in smoke.
What else is the new company going to offer that maybe your last employer did or maybe didn't have .....profit-sharing .. Company matching 401(k) or IRA ... Is there going to be a gain or loss on these particulars the company is going to offer you ...... Or worse may not offer you these at all.
And my fourth issue and they may seem petty ..,,,time off , vacation time.
Would your present company you may be up to four paid weeks off per year.... As a newbee those four weeks you may have now may go down to one.
So consider other issues besides a salary you maybe jumping out of the frying pan into the fire
I would come in .in the middle that way you don't look to greedy or to cheap
Jerline, Experience is a plus, yes always go above what your pay rate is now, but not to crazy. Then settle for what YOU feel is fare.
Jerking. Since you are working with a recruiter for this position, means that this potential position is based either on manhours or a specified salary requirement. This recruiter and his company gets a cut of the action. So there is flexibility in reference to how much you get paid. Try to negotiate a rate equal to what is offered on the higher end of what you expect. Typically, in contract work, manhour rates are at least 20% higher than what they are offering you. That 20% is divided among the recruiter and his company. So everyone makes money.
Allow them to "offer" the position and see what their compensation comes in at - I am a corporate recruiter and the one thing that can kill a deal is people focusing too much on salary vs responsibilities. Make sure you go in with lots of questions on any part of the role, responsibilities, and the company. If they bring up salary - shrug it off and tell them you are more interested in knowing you are a great fit and can contribute as much as possible - compensation always follows value - confident people always receive strong offers!
Just ask them how often do they give raises your qualified for the position go high there's always room for negotiations. Keep in mind they want you. You got diss....
As noted by John MacKay, tipping your hand too early may cost you additional dollars.
A good opening position to have is to attend the panel interview, and evaluate if you and the company are truly a good fit for one another. Keep in mind that you're evaluating the company as much as they are evaluating you.
What challenges are they having? They're looking to fill the position for a reason (and not 'just to replace the former employee in the position). Can you successfully address those challenges? What is your plan of action in doing so?
Why would / should they hire YOU as opposed to any other potential candidates? What do you offer, 'bring to the table', that is unique and different and makes you the best choice? That may mean specific skill sets (a credential that you have that the other candidates do not, perhaps). Or, it may be something more intangible, your enthusiasm, approach, philosophy, and so forth.
Okay, that's 'for them'. What's in it for you? Not just money, that's easy (and likely the reason you're working in the first place!). What's the 'culture' of the company? Does that fit with your work ethic, and your personality? Working somewhere you dislike or dread heading to each day isn't very rewarding, even at an increased pay rate. What other benefits are there? Better insurance, paid time off (PTO), personal days? A 'fun' environment, enjoyable staff? Perhaps the company has a golf team or something and you're really a 'ringer' at golf, or something else. Forget pay for a moment, what's REALLY important for you to have in order for you to really enjoying heading to work each day?
Generally speaking, the best way to position yourself is for you to create the 'want' within them. They 'want' and / or 'need' you in this position, head and shoulders above any other candidate.
Doing this successfully, where in the salary range do YOU think they'd offer? If YOU were the employer, what would you offer an employee that you really 'needed' to fill the position? If the experience, skill sets, and intangibles are all in place it's not unusual to be offered, not the top of the salary range, but somewhat beyond it. Happens all the time.
I hope it happens for you. Best of luck in your endeavor.
Why shouldn't you ask for the top pay, your qualified, plus it shows you have confidence and your worth it....right