All you need to know about job search is here.
Search CvTips.com

Free
Job Search
Ebook
Free Career and Job Search Advice
A place where jobseekers discuss their job search.
 

Sample Cover Letter
Resume Samples
Resignation Letter
 RegisterRegister  Log inLog in 

 FAQFAQ   SearchSearch   MemberlistMemberlist   UsergroupsUsergroups 

 ProfileProfile   Log in to check your private messagesLog in to check your private messages 


   Add to Google    Add to My AOL   


What to ask for ?
Post new topic   Reply to topic    Free Career and Job Search Advice Forum Index -> Interview Etiquette - Questions and Answers
Author Message
Danny Boy
Newbie
Newbie


Joined: 07 Oct 2008
Posts: 1
Career Advice: +0/-0

blank.gif
PostPosted: Tue Oct 07, 2008 11:20 am    Post subject: What to ask for ? Reply with quote

Hi All

Just some advice if possible,

I have been for a job interview for a Freight Operator , its basically to join a company's branch that only has 1 person in it , so its to come in and help shape the branch , hands on at all levels and take it from there , in the interview which I thought went really well , the Interviewer (the other worker at the branch) said about salary and that they would pay any reasonable wage to get the `right person` , he then made a joke about "unless it was 50k a year then we may have to say no"

I have been given a second interview and it was agreed at the first interview , by me really , that salaries would be discussed at a second interview , I think they liked this as it showed that I was interested in the role first and foremost

Now my Question is , I have already told them in the covering letter that I am on 19k p/a at the minute , I haven't told them yet that there is a potential bonus every months of around £300-400 which if reached would put me on roughly 22500 p/a , and coupled with the fact I am trying to improve my salary anywhere not just my job , I am unsure of what to ask for , I think I'm worth to start between 23-26k but I do really want this job so I daren't price myself out

Does anyone have any advice on how to tread on this as I really don't want to let the opportunity slip !

Many Thanks


Dan
Back to top
lexa10881
Expert
Expert


Joined: 24 Mar 2007
Posts: 1795
Career Advice: +1/-0
Location: Ohio

usa.gif
PostPosted: Tue Oct 07, 2008 1:52 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Wage negotiation can be a tough thing. You should let them throw out a number first and then negotiate from there, making it clear that if you can meet on an agreeable number you are their newest employee. Let your number be based off theirs and not too high.

http://www.cvtips.com/wage_negotiation.html
Back to top
Display posts from previous:   
Post new topic   Reply to topic    Free Career and Job Search Advice Forum Index -> Interview Etiquette - Questions and Answers All times are GMT
Page 1 of 1

 


Powered by phpBB © 2001, 2005 phpBB Group
Link to Us About Contact Search Site map Career Glossary Help
Join our Newsletter

CopyRight © 1999-2008 cvtips.com
This material cannot be published under any form or condition.