On an interview when they ask me what is my wage expectation?

Question

Lately looking for a job the person either on the phone or in an interview, ask me what my wage expectations is...how can I find the right figure if they are not telling me what they are offer.

I know my right figure is but I need the job and also the figure $...

What should I do IF THEY ASK ME FIRST?

Answer 1

Well since you know what you want to make, then might I suggest that you state something say a couple of thousands of dollars more. (Ex. If you know you want to make $34,000 a year now, then tell them you are aiming in the ball park of $38,000)

They only ask that to see if you are a serious taker (it's a sorting tool that many offices use to sort of those who are serious about the job/career with them vs. those who may have some idea but want an exaggerated fee for even a few hours of work.

If they ask you first, say that you are willing to negotiate, yet your bottom amount is $xx per year. (if you tell them by year, they are more willing to crunch their own numbers.)

Also, if you know the field, a lot of them will have the average price range listed, or even check some of the job sites like monster or workopolis for jobs similar & they may have fees listed too.

Just a little research & you will be ahead of the questions.

Good luck.

Answer 2

Find out what that job is worth by checking other job ads that post their salary. Once you know the going rate, have a range in mind so you don't talk yourself out of a job. For example, if you find graphic designer positions going for 25K and 32K a year, give the the interviewer about an 8k dollar range for your expectations.

If you really don't want to answer, you could say you'd like to know more about the responsibilities and work load of the position before knowing how much you want. This might annoy them though so it's best to just do your homework for and know what you're worth.

Answer 3

Turn the question around and ask them what a suitable wage would be, then tack on a couple dollars to that number=)