Salary Talk During the Job Interview

Money, money, money. We are all familiar with the saying that money makes the world go round and in a perfect world, we’d all be working at jobs we love and make piles of money.

But in reality, when we go through the interview process we have to negotiate our salary. While a number of blogs have been written about how to dress for success and discussing your strengths and weaknesses, we tend to forget that one crucial question that will definitely pop up during the interview. “What is your salary expectation?

This is one of the top five questions that many job seekers dread and there is a possibility that you might find yourself in the same boat. But what is so terrifying about this question? Often people are uncomfortable talking about their salary because somehow you have to “justify” what you are worth.

Here are some tips for the salary discussion before going into the interview.

Conduct salary research

Knowing how much others in your profession are being paid is very important. You have to enter into salary negotiations well prepared, by knowing what you are worth. Also, if you are going to ask for a higher salary, you need to be able to back it up by highlighting why you have unique skills that are worth the extra money. 

Before you go to the job interview, spend enough time doing research to find out average salaries and salary ranges for similar jobs in your area, industry, and geography. There are a number of salary surveys that can assist you in this process. If you are working with a specialist recruiter, like Communicate Recruitment they will be able to consult with you, give you industry insights, and what you can expect regarding salaries.

Practice, practice, practice!

When it comes to negotiating, one of the many things that create anxiety and prevent you from negotiating in the first place is not knowing how the conversation is going to unfold. There are many different directions in which negotiation can go. Ask a close friend or family member to help you prepare, take a moment to think about these various directions, and develop responses to each potential scenario. 

You will go into the interview feeling confident.

Aim for high

The first step to becoming an excellent negotiator is deciding to negotiate in the first place. When you take the steps to negotiate in a way that makes you confident and the others around you comfortable, you increase your chances of success. However, always keep in mind that what you’re asking for is justified.

Don’t settle for “good enough”. The higher your goals are, the better the outcome. Ask for more and you’ll get more. It’s that simple. But always make sure you are realistic in your expectation by doing your research upfront.

Don't be intimidated

Last but not least, be confident. Every employer should expect a salary negotiation with every new hire. Don't feel as if negotiating will start you off on the wrong foot. Not advocating on your behalf may even be perceived as a weakness and this is not the impression you want to give the person interviewing you.

If your current job is not giving you enough room to grow or you are not being paid what you are worth, maybe a new job is just what you need.

Communicate Personnel is a specialist recruitment agency with extraordinary consultants who will consult with you. They will give you industry insights, tell you what companies look for when recruiting and what you can expect regarding salaries.

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