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re: Job interview question
Posted on 12/17/20 at 4:44 pm to USMEagles
Posted on 12/17/20 at 4:44 pm to USMEagles
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Sounds ominous. Does it involve carrying around some sort of stun gun or rubber truncheon?
We don't discuss that at this juncture either..... fill out an application and I'll give ya a call
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Posted on 12/17/20 at 4:45 pm to TU Rob
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I think it was after 1 year you were promoted to Senior Accountant
Man they are just throwing around titles these days.
Posted on 12/17/20 at 4:48 pm to jimbeam
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Man they are just throwing around titles these days.
Yep. We had interns, Staff, Senior, etc.
My current employer is even worse. Everyone is some sort of VP or AVP if they've been there a few years. I learned a long time ago title doesn't matter unless it comes with a substantial raise.
Posted on 12/17/20 at 4:51 pm to Janky
High-ball the shite of them. (I made the mistake of asking for a medium number when I first got started (really didn't know what people got paid), and the hiring guys immediately said "Deal"! Dumbass...)
They'll negotiate if it's too high.
They'll negotiate if it's too high.
Posted on 12/17/20 at 5:02 pm to Janky
I think everyone asks these days. Just know your market and be realistic and it’s not that big of deal. When I ask that question during an interview, I’m not looking for the cheapest person I can hire. I’m weeding out the people that walk into an interview for a position that we feel should pay $60-$65k and they respond with $100k
Posted on 12/17/20 at 5:04 pm to Janky
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However, the company is asking him what he expects t get paid.
So then not a true job offer?
A true job offer is position, salary, and benefits.
This post was edited on 12/17/20 at 5:06 pm
Posted on 12/17/20 at 5:29 pm to Janky
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Is it normal for the interviewer to ask you what you expect to be paid? My friend's son just graduated and was offered a job. However, the company is asking him what he expects t get paid
Yes, but not after a job offer is made. Those questions come BEFORE an offer is made.
Posted on 12/17/20 at 6:00 pm to Janky
Yes
As an employer you do not want to hire someone who is receiving less than they expect that will leave in a year or two.
You are hoping to retain that applicant.
As an employer you do not want to hire someone who is receiving less than they expect that will leave in a year or two.
You are hoping to retain that applicant.
Posted on 12/17/20 at 6:25 pm to Janky
The answer is always 350
Posted on 12/17/20 at 6:32 pm to Janky
They are trying to find out if they are in range. Don't want to spend time on someone that is 50% above their budget. Too hard to talk them down into range. Best answer is a competitive salary commensurate with the position.
Posted on 12/17/20 at 6:34 pm to Janky
I've seen it both ways. Always be prepared though just to be safe.
Posted on 12/17/20 at 6:34 pm to Chucktown_Badger
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So then not a true job offer?
A true job offer is position, salary, and benefits.
This is the correct answer.
"I'll review the offer letter when I receive it and respond promptly. If the salary matches the market, we should be fine in that regard."
Posted on 12/17/20 at 6:37 pm to Janky
Only answer is Bout Tree Fiddy
Posted on 12/17/20 at 6:51 pm to Janky
Absolutely! I ask all candidates what their salary expectation range is. If not, we could both waste each other's time by being in different ballparks.
If an interviewer doesn't ask that question, they probably waste A LOT of people's time...
PRO TIP: Don't sell yourself short; if you want 50k, say 55k-65k at minimum.
If an interviewer doesn't ask that question, they probably waste A LOT of people's time...
PRO TIP: Don't sell yourself short; if you want 50k, say 55k-65k at minimum.
Posted on 12/17/20 at 6:56 pm to Janky
I don't want to bid against myself, so you tell me. What are you thinking?
Posted on 12/17/20 at 7:43 pm to Janky
Typically asked early on (like in a phone screen) to weed out applicants w unrealistic expectations.
Also some of yall are saying the hiring org will provide salary range. Government yes but not private biz. Services like Glassdoor can provide that info.
Also some of yall are saying the hiring org will provide salary range. Government yes but not private biz. Services like Glassdoor can provide that info.
Posted on 12/17/20 at 7:48 pm to Janky
He should have countered with the question, "What is the salary range for this position?" and if it sounded ok, then tell them he would certainly entertain any offer they made.
Posted on 12/17/20 at 8:07 pm to Mr Personality
One of my college buddies graduated wirh a degree in environmental engineering.
He was a smart guy but a little to laid back and liked to have a good time and he graduated with a C+ to B- average.
He went to a job interview and they offered him 20,000$ below market rate.
His response was "I know I'm below average, but I'm not that much below average. "
He got the job.
3 months later I asked him how the job was going and he said
"Nobody gets drunk on Thursdays in the real World."
He was a smart guy but a little to laid back and liked to have a good time and he graduated with a C+ to B- average.
He went to a job interview and they offered him 20,000$ below market rate.
His response was "I know I'm below average, but I'm not that much below average. "
He got the job.
3 months later I asked him how the job was going and he said
"Nobody gets drunk on Thursdays in the real World."
Posted on 12/17/20 at 8:12 pm to Janky
I always give the amount I want not what I will settle for. Do your research. Know what people who have your position typically make. When they ask, state the high end of that range.
Initially, I was offered less than I wanted to make with my current job but more than I expected. Within a few months, I was making what I wanted to make.
If you are being lured away from a job, always ask for a little more when they make an offer. It doesn’t matter whether it’s stock options, a few more days of vacation etc. they can usually offer you a few extra benefits if they can’t budge on the salary.
Initially, I was offered less than I wanted to make with my current job but more than I expected. Within a few months, I was making what I wanted to make.
If you are being lured away from a job, always ask for a little more when they make an offer. It doesn’t matter whether it’s stock options, a few more days of vacation etc. they can usually offer you a few extra benefits if they can’t budge on the salary.
Posted on 12/17/20 at 8:56 pm to Janky
I ask if there are any salary expectations. Not supposed to ask what they are currently making because it can be considered gender discrimination and is blamed on keeping women's salaries depressed.
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