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What do you do in an interview when the interviewer tells you striaght out; "This position will pay $x,xxx amount,..etc". Do you confront them & still try to negotiate higher salary? Or is that their way of saying, "Dont even try to negotiate becasue thats all we want to pay"?
What do you do?

Mark McCormick · Posted: Mon Jul 28, 2008 10:40 pm Post subject:

Hi job16,

For entry level positions especially in retail, there may be a set rate. For salary positions at many established companies, there will be established salary range in which an interviewer can operate. Based on what you have said in your post, I cannot really say what is the case here. However, one thing you can do is simply ask them what is salary range for this position. If you believe you could get a little more, one strategy that can be used is to:
1. State to them that you really like the job and it is exactly what your are looking for.
2. However, you would like to see if they could raise the salary at all to cover moving expenses or to better match other job offers.
3. Follow-up with them in a few days to see if they could up the offer.

For future interviews:
If a certain salary amount is a serious issue for you, you will want to bring this up with the HR rep when they first contact you. Again, this can be done by simply asking them what is the salary range for the position. If it is not what you are looking for, tell them so and keep job hunting. The most important thing is you are happy with your new job.

Best,
Mark McCormick
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simon@whatwilltheyask.com · Posted: Thu Aug 07, 2008 9:55 pm Post subject:

If it is a very basic job then the wage is set and you just accept it or look for a new job.

Any other job then if you think that you're worth more and that they really want you then there is no harm in asking about the level of flexibility in the salary. Don't be affraid to hold out for more as you could be selling yourself short.

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