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    The salary issue… how to approach it?

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    by obiwaynekenobi ·

    I’m having a problem that I hope I can get some advice with.. I’m planning on relocating soon and I’ve been interviewing with a company in the state I’ll be moving to for a position as an Applications Developer (working with ASP.NET, C# and SQL Server); they haven’t made me an offer yet but I’ve had three phone interviews and flew in for an on-site interview, so chances seem pretty good. They might offer me the job by the end of the week.

    They wanted a salary history in my cover letter, and as I’m used to companies that offer much less than what’s average where I live now, I said I was negotiable but looking for something around $35,000/year (which is still a good deal more than I am making at my current job). I have two years experience with ASP.NET and web design/development, and with some of the reasearch I did it seems like the average salary for what I would be doing is closer to 45-50K a year, so it looks like I sold myself short for fear of pricing myself out of the job (as I said, I’m used to companies that will offer barely anything no matter your experience, so to me $35k/year is a lot, but then again I’ve only worked for small businesses and this is a very large company).

    Basically I’m asking how do I approach this.. if they make me an offer and ask me what I’d want as a salary, is it “right” to jack up the amount when I essentially said I would take something lower in the cover letter (although I *did* say negotiable)? And if so, how much do I up it by? I’m not greedy.. I could live on the 35k but I also don’t want to screw myself either way by taking too low an offer since I *am* going to be moving to another state after all, and if I price myself too low I’ll never be seeing much in the way of a raise, but I also don’t want to shoot myself by asking for too much and losing the offer. So how do I approach this situation?

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    • #3141154

      Geography

      by ed woychowsky ·

      In reply to The salary issue… how to approach it?

      Geography plays a big part in salary. Consider, for example, a position for 45K that would be wonderful in one location might be a starvation wage elsewhere. Personally I increase the dollar amount in relation to the distance from home and also take into account city taxes, which are common around New York City and Philadelphia. Since you will be relocating, this should provide an opening for bringing up the need for additional dollars.

    • #3141151

      Carefully

      by jamesrl ·

      In reply to The salary issue… how to approach it?

      Its always easier to be honest.

      I would suggest that you do the research on the cost of living, and if it appears like its more than you thought, adjust your requirements accordingly.

      In my company, you are put into salary bands with minimums and maximums. If you start at the bottom of the band, you are more likely to get a bigger raise than if you are at the top of the band. So your theory isn’t necessarily so.

      I too started at the bottom of my pay scale for my job, but over time, I catch up. When I am paid more than average for the job, I either get smaller raises, or a promotion (and the cycle starts again).

      James

      • #3141058

        Or you get pushed out of the company like I was

        by why me worry? ·

        In reply to Carefully

        because you reach a point where they have to either promote you to the next level, if they have an opening, or push you out because they can’t or refuse to pay you more than your current salary allows. Either way, it’s a no win situation because everyone will eventually reach an apex beyond which they cannot progress in a given corporation.

    • #3141061

      Don’t ever chase a job around the country

      by why me worry? ·

      In reply to The salary issue… how to approach it?

      Believe me, I know from personal experience, but mine worked out for the better. I can’t tell you how many times I hear of people relocating to work for a new employer, only to be hung out to dry within a few months to a year because they were terminated shortly thereafter. It’s your choice, but unless you have other options, I’d be very carefull if I were you.

      • #3141045

        Thank You

        by obiwaynekenobi ·

        In reply to Don’t ever chase a job around the country

        I’ll be careful.. the relocation is something I plan on doing anyways.. my girlfriend lives there and we are expecting our first child soon (next month, actually), so I want to relocate, and obviously need to find employment.

        • #3141042

          Awww..congrats on your first child

          by why me worry? ·

          In reply to Thank You

          I wish you and your family all the best and much success in your career. You are always welcome to participate on TR and discuss practically anything that comes to mind, be it IT related or not. 🙂

    • #3138935

      My response to requests for “salary history”

      by why me worry? ·

      In reply to The salary issue… how to approach it?

      Read my resume and call my references, but I will not sign my own death warrant by letting them know what I was making if I am looking for a significant pay increase. If they really need to know, I’ll provide them with pay stubs, but giving them a printed list only serves as ammunition for their HR dept to lawball you when it comes to negotiating pay. If they won’t have it any other way, I tell them where they can stick their job and move on to someone else that doesn’t need a blood, urine, and DNA sample from me for a damned job. If my resume, experience, and refernces aren’t enough information for them to determine what I am worth and respect my market value, then they can all go to hell for all I care. For every cheap ass employer looking to lowball, there are hundreds who will pay well above market for quality talent.

      • #3138827

        Variation on a theme

        by too old for it ·

        In reply to My response to requests for “salary history”

        Since Columbus, Ohio has been so far below market wages for decades now, I include the following at the top of any salary history I am forced to provide:

        Salary history should not be taken as an indication of acceptable compensation for positions under consideration in .

        Since only an idiot does not understand that a request for salary history is only so that HR can find a down-trodden sheep to low-ball.

      • #3280865

        Well Said.

        by itpirate ·

        In reply to My response to requests for “salary history”

        What you have made in the past really should be of no consequence to your future employer. If you made $35k at your last job, the company feels that they’re doing you a great service by offering you $40k. 5-Grand a year is a small raise no matter what they say. It works out to approximately a $2.30 per hour raise and even less after taxes.

        Companies that offer “competitive salaries” really don’t. They compete just enough to be higher than your last job.

        As for whether or not it is right to ask for more after stating in your cover letter what you might accept, hope that they ask you what you would “like” to make before the offer is made. And next time, you might want to put a clause in your cover letter stating what you want, and that you would consider taking less but that it would depend upon the job and it’s requirements.

        Just an idea or two for you.

        Tim

      • #3280716

        I Agree 100%

        by iblastrock ·

        In reply to My response to requests for “salary history”

        Well stated. I could not have said it better myself.

    • #3138916

      My experience about salary

      by drmainframe ·

      In reply to The salary issue… how to approach it?

      In order to negotiate a “fair” salary, you need to do some research on the “fair market value” of the position with the years of experience you have for the size of company, in that particular city. Never hard quote a fix amount as it would be unfair to you or to the company. I’ve always put down, if required, the market rate for the position. You certainly don’t want to overbid nor underbid as it doesn’t do justice for you or the company. Let them make an offer. But be sure to ask for a “fair market” rate.

      I’m a true believer that you should always negotiate the best rate for yourself up-front. Waiting for an increase or promotion can be based on too many unknown variables. If you do an excellent job, they wouldn’t mind to pay you well. But on the other hand, if the candidate is incompetent, it doesn’t matter how low he’s paid, he would be on the let-go list! Good luck!

      • #3280942

        drmainframe has the right of it

        by erich9 ·

        In reply to My experience about salary

        This is the best of the replies and I agree with it. Having been on both sides of this converstaion, his approach is the most honest and defensible, even if you’ve provided too low of a target salary already. “Fair Market Value” for the job at the location had best be an acceptable proposal to your prospective employer. Of course, he’ll knock off a bunch because of your initial low salary statement, but then you have several negotiating numbers for discussion. In the end, you will have to decide if it is worth it just to get in the area with your loved ones. It is easier to hunt for another job once you’re there and employeed if you don’t like what you end up with.

      • #3279996

        Very Tricky, Very Uncomfortable But Resolvable

        by noo-yawker ·

        In reply to My experience about salary

        Asking the candidate for his/her salary requirements early in the game is an unfair question. After years of dealing with this I learned from headhunters that it’s best to find a polite and appropriate way to duck or postpone the $$ question.

        The goal during the interview process is to determine if you both want to build a relationship together, i.e., they love you and you love them. Talking about money before that happens is premature and a distraction. Your goal as this point is to get an offer.

        If you are asked $$ questions try to deflect it. Ask, “Does that mean you are prepared to make me an offer?”

        You may supply your salary history with whatever qualifying info such as, “I’m currently earning $50,000 and am due for a $5,000 increase in two months.”

        If the job responsibilities are greater than what you are doing that has to factored into the final offer as well and should be discussed later.

        Be politely direct but don’t allow yourself to be treated like a victim or your future boss may think you are weak. This is a business negotiation and should be treated as such.

        If pressed, offer an explanation along the lines of, “I would very much like to work for XYZ Company and know I can do a great job. I’m sure you will make me a fair offer.” Then be quiet.

        Once again, your goal is to make them want you based on qualitative issues. Once they have committed to hiring you, then that is the best and only chance you have to negotiate your salary which is another topic.

        Remember, whoever says a number first loses. Once you say, “I was looking for a range between xx and yy” you’ve just committed to xx. If you say, “I was hoping for at least zz” you will be offerred zz even if they were willing to pay 50% more than zz.

        It never hurts to portray yourself as a good negotiator. That will earn you respect and may increase your potential value to your future employer.

      • #3279816

        Need a ‘Win-Win’ situation

        by dr lou gamble ·

        In reply to My experience about salary

        When you are asked what your salary requirements are, you reply “that is an unfair question!” “You have expectations and so do I. If employees have any value for you, each personnel decision ought to be a win-win situation for both the company and for the worker. You know what other companies pay – so do I. If you want me, we both need to come with a win-win scenario which will make us both happy. If you cannot pay over a certain amount, I need to know that now.”

    • #3138833

      Know Your Industry; Know Your Value

      by dmjohnson ·

      In reply to The salary issue… how to approach it?

      It makes sense to me that you should research what the job market will bear in the area that you are going. Consider that two years of experience in “any” field is sort of entry level, but that should not hinder you from asking for what you are worth. Some questions that may help you:

      I good a developer are you?
      What types of projects have you been involved with?
      Can you perform as a project lead?
      How would you feel know that everyone you work with makes more than you?
      How do you feel about asking for raises?

    • #3138816

      A Little Humility, with effort = results.

      by wkpickett0154 ·

      In reply to The salary issue… how to approach it?

      Here is one idea you might think with. Think with me- these folks put there shoes on just like you and I do- one at a time. Sure, most corp exec want alot for a little- generally- not all are this miserly.

      What I would do at the hiring interview, is say the following : Here is an idea which might meet both our objectives”.. pause-look man in his eyes- then say- “Since I am a newcomer to your organization, and regardless of the info contained on my resume, I am an unknown entity to you, and what you need ( I hope you have done some intelligence gathering before all this because in order to pull all this off, you’d better know what their problems are- after all- you are to them, a potential problem solver). At this point you pull out your portfolio of some of the problems you have solved, documented by your past job leaders, and go over some salient points that the ‘man’ in front of you can relate to.

      Then you say- “What would you feel is a decent starting salary, and providing I solve some bottlenecks you currently have (they all do), we could see what some growth would look like at that point” then shut up- the next person who speaks loses.

      Remember, we are always selling something to someone- there are many ways to sell- listen to what people tell you- and you’ll always know the truth.

      William Pickett
      Albuquerque NM
      2006 Balloon Fiesta Sponsor

    • #3138700

      My Opinion

      by sean ·

      In reply to The salary issue… how to approach it?

      This is always a tricky problem, and goes a lot further than what you immediately identified. If you accept an offer that you feel is a little low, then you are ultimately going to be unhappy as you feel you could have gotten a better salary, and will probably start looking. On the other side, they should know what the market is dictating, and should make an offer related to that. What I would suggest, if they offer you something that is around the $35K you suggested, and ultimately you want $45K, suggest to them that you would be happy to start at $35K with a review after 3 months with a $5K increase if they are happy, and again at 6 months. That way you will get to where you want to be, and they will be able to give you merit related increases.

      These are just my thoughts, hope that they help.

      Good luck!!

    • #3280951

      The salery issue.

      by c.cripps ·

      In reply to The salary issue… how to approach it?

      Some damned good advise seen here on how to deal with this delicate ‘yet important’ issue. It’s a shame they havent come clean with a figure themselves, but I expect they are like you and me, a little afraid of pricing themselves out of the market.

      All responces here are good and you would be well advised to read them all again very carefuly. But I would add a couple of things, and this has stood me in good stead all through my working life.
      Keep as many options as possible open to you. You have done a good job in selling yourself so far and you need to close the deal now. It could be that the company are looking towards a strong character to nail the deal. It could also be the opposite, so no help here.

      But the one thing that I have always stood by is a no bullying policy. This cuts both ways so be careful. What I mean is that I fear no one, and have the utmost respect for their position.
      It’s your interview and your future, You are entitled to be positive and strong with your responces. Use body language to tell them you mean business, and offer to put yourself up for reviewing based on results in the appropriate time frame.

      If you make it clear that you understand that they also have a difficult decision to make and show them empathy, this could demonstrate your understanding of them as a company and the market place. Providing you are as good as you think and say you are, you will be judged on your results, and the pay issue will melt into the distance given time.

      Be mindfull that there may also be someone already in place that is gearing up to take your credit and make your efforts seem like light work.

      So prepare yourself for this interview and demonstrate your positive side by asking them questions on what they are expecting from an employee. But only do this after the salery issue, and towards the end of the interview.

      Good luck, be positive and completely professional, but don’t be cockey.

    • #3280911

      always negotiate and know your worth

      by madtechgirl ·

      In reply to The salary issue… how to approach it?

      My job coach preaches that the first one to talk money “loses”. I always answer the question of salary with, “market rate” or “I am sure you pay a competitive rate”, etc.

      Since you’ve already stated 35K I would use the cost of living. If offered the 35K you could state “I’ve been doing research on the cost of living here compared to my current place of residence and I believe I will need 45K to maintain the same standard of living.”

      Be prepared for them to say they can’t give you that or for them to rescind their offer. Don’t kick yourself if you “price yourself out of the job”. Decide what you want to live comfortably and continue to look for work.

      Next time don’t give a price, always say something like “I’m sure your wage is competitive” or “I’m sure you will offer what the position is worth to you”, etc.

    • #3280898

      Lay your ground work

      by dr_zinj ·

      In reply to The salary issue… how to approach it?

      Number one: Know what your living expenses are going to be. How much will it cost you to maintain the standard of living you are accustomed to? If you can’t exceed that by at least 10% (more like 20% IMNSHO), then you probably shouldn’t take the job.

      Number two: What is the market rate for that job in that area? If it’s not at least 10% higher than your anticipated living expenses (as in nunber one), then you’re in the market for the wrong job, or at least in the wrong place for it.

      Number three: What are you willing to accept as non-monetary compensation for wages? Vacation, healthcare (for you or your family – a really big one!), retirement, flexible working hours, education & training, scholarships (for you or your family), tools & equipment, travel, etc. List out EVERYTHING and assign a dollar value to it. Those are all parts of your living expenses and if the company will directly provide those things, are usually not taxed, a big plus to you.

      These may sound like no-brainer ideas; but it’s amazing how many people never actually do the work to know.

    • #3280892

      Salary

      by keith.j.kunz ·

      In reply to The salary issue… how to approach it?

      Hello ObiWayne,

      For professionals, salary is usually “negotiated”. The best ammunition is a couple of other offer letters in hand with higher (but truthful) numbers on them. The strongest ammunition they have is your current salary. That’s why they will ask you for a current pay stub and history info. It is prudent to remember that you are only worth what someone else is willing to pay. Try to keep the conversation focused on your skills and experience and how you would provide value and return on their investment.

      • #3280866

        The Interview Salary question…..

        by radicale ·

        In reply to Salary

        I recently posed this question to a career counciler. His response was something like this: That information is somewhat confidential with your current employer. Also, in Canada, I believe that information is now covered under the privacy act and they can’t disclose it, so why should you?

        Sorry, got a sideways on the topic – the Councilers response was that you should respond to that question with something like “Well what did you have in mind?”. If they pursue the question without any real response (and this is where a little market research is handy), you can say “well, I had something in the $xxxxxx.xx range in mind”.

        I personally hate when they ask that question at interviews for all the reasons that have been brought up in these postings. I liked the Counciler’s approach and have used it myself with some success. At least I haven’t had to take a pay cut yet!

        • #3280455

          Best salary answer I’ve heard

          by jerryn ·

          In reply to The Interview Salary question…..

          The best salary answer I’ve heard came from an outplacement seminar. It goes something like this. “Although salary is important, it’s not the most important factor to me. What’s more important is that I can make a positive contribution as part of a team and have challenging work with the opportunity for advancement. With that, I’m sure that if you make a fair offer for the experience required and the scope of the job, that we will be able to come to an agreement”

        • #3280250

          Why not… Lie?

          by garyq9 ·

          In reply to Best salary answer I’ve heard

          If I am not already out of work, the only reason I would apply for a new job is if I hate the current job, or I think I am worth more than I am being paid. Or both!

          When I field calls from Head Hunters, or go along for an interview… and I am asked what my current salary is, I lie. Simple.

          If I am making $35k, I tell them I’m on 48k and I would consider offers of $55 – 60k to make the move worthwhile. Always base your ‘current’ salary on the minimum you would accept to take a new job, and make your ‘preferred’ salary the OMG figure you dont think they would go for…

          Its up to them to whittle you down – they did ask you what figure you had in mind, didn;t they?

        • #3280045

          WOW

          by theaxman ·

          In reply to Why not… Lie?

          I wouldn’t advise doing this. I’m hearing more companies comfirming previous compensation details. Even going as far as asking for tax records and paystubs from previous employers. I would also advise against pulling a number out of your butt. A good recruiter, HR person will ask for justification and if you answer because, it’s an indication that one you don’t do research (which is an issue to begin with) and two, you have unrealistic expectations (meaning you’re high maintenance).

          As my uncle once told me, “Only lie to people that are dumber to you or want to be lied to, but ask them first.”

        • #2510901

          Lieing Works

          by rob ·

          In reply to WOW

          Lieing works and I am living proof. I was working for a local University as a desktop support specialist. University’s notoriously offer salaries far under the fair market value but make up for that with great benefits. I decided it was time to leave the great benefits behind in favor of a better salary. In my six years with the University I gained invaluable experiences beyond my job description and earned serveral certifications. Upon doing my research I realized that someone with my combination of experience and certifications made me much more valuable then what I was being paid.

          I started looking for new employment and that question came up during the interview process with every prospective empoloyer. How much are you currently making? I answered honestly only to realize that the offers that followed would always be 5k to 10k more then I was currently making. Not at all what I knew my worth to be. I had recruiters tell me that getting more them a 10k increase when changing jobs is almost unheard of. I decided it was time to lie, after all I was getting job offers from almost everyone I interviews with so I obviously had a skill set that was in demand.

          On my next interview I lied and pumped up my salary by 10k. They never asked for any proof of such and when the offer came it it was 20k above my current salary and 10k above my inflated salary. Sure if they had checked and found out I was lieing the most definitily would not have made me an offer. So what if they don’t, its not like there is a blacklist somewhere that my name is going to make. If they find out or ask for proof then I move on to the next interview. It’s a big country with lots of job openings, chances are if you are going on several interviews most of them will not ask for proof.

          If we were in a huge recesion and there were very few jobs to be had then I would think twice about it. Or if I was out of work and couldn’t wait for the right job then I may not lie since I really need the job. But as long as I have a job whats the harm in lieing to boost your salary up to the fair market value.

        • #2510897

          Its a small world after all

          by jamesrl ·

          In reply to Lieing Works

          So, you are nicely settled in your new job. Turns out someone in your new company knows one of your collegues at the old company. They rat on you to HR.In my company you would be fired pretty quick. Its a fireable offence to lie on your application.

          And the world is not as big as you think. And people talk.

          In my company, when I applied they did not do verification of salary. Now they do, and if I apply for a job in another department, I will be verified as if I was an outside applicant. So if I had done what you did, I’d be locked into my current job, unable to apply for another one.

          I lost a job because even though I interviewed well, the interviewer knew someone at my previous employer, a manager who I inadvertently got fired. Of course that was wrong but it happens.

          Don’t lie and you won’t have anything to worry about.

          James

        • #3280788

          Super Answer

          by theaxman ·

          In reply to Best salary answer I’ve heard

          I agree with this response. A variation I use during interviews is to say, “I hope salary isn’t the determining factor in who gets this position. If so, then I know there will be candidates that will accept less money than me. If you honestly feel there is a fit and I’m the best candidate for this position, I’m sure we can come together on a fair salary.”

          This does a few things; first it makes an experienced interviewer respect you. They know you’re not desparate and they know you’re not looking to comprimise yourself. That alone counts for something. Second, it bring the interview around to qualifications and not money. Thirdly, you’ve told them if it is about money, then we need to stop the interview now. I’ve actually had interviewers do that and admit they were looking for someone to do the job “on the cheap”.

          I have actually had an interviewer tell me they mark a candidate down that just blurts out a number, especially if they can’t back it up with research.

    • #3280411

      UPDATE

      by obiwaynekenobi ·

      In reply to The salary issue… how to approach it?

      Thanks for the replies, all. Company made me an offer this afternoon, a little bit larger than what I originally asked for.. not much larger, but hey, I’m still making roughly 50% more than I am now!

      Thanks again for the replies. They were much appreciated both for current and future endeavors.

      • #3280663

        Congrat’s on the new job

        by gregdc_z ·

        In reply to UPDATE

        I am to this topic a bit late it seems, since you are now a happy camper with a new salary.
        So just as a mater of information:
        – Checking on low-avg-high salaries in you new area of employment is critical. Check with Monster and Wall Street Journal and others for their salary calculators.
        – Keep in mind that salary is only a deterent not a motivator!! Use your time getting the things that have long term value to you.
        – Remember that any business needs to see every employee as having a Return on Investment. Ask yourself how much you will raise the bottom line with your talents, then divide that by 2.5. (remember that the employer pays you alot more than just salary, by working for them they have an overhead to manage).

        My way of answering it lately (and I am looking for work) is I think I can be worth $x to your bottom line, so let’s talk about the whole package.

    • #3280751

      Salary

      by jim.zhong ·

      In reply to The salary issue… how to approach it?

      I don’t know where you are. Why don’t you email me at: virgopeace@yahoo.com with your resume.

    • #3280710

      The Noel Smith-Wenkle Salary Negotiation Method and other tips

      by wuchak ·

      In reply to The salary issue… how to approach it?

      The Golden Rule is that whoever names a number first loses. Never, ever, reveal your current salary, since it has nothing to do with your value in the position at the new company, and never give a range. Always make them name it first.
      The Noel Smith-Wenkle method
      http://infohost.nmt.edu/~shipman/org/noel.
      Step 1. The first time they ask you how much you’ll take, reply:
      I am much more interested in doing (type of work) here at (name of company) than I am in the size of the initial offer.

      Step 2. The second time they ask, reply:
      I will consider any reasonable offer.

      Step 3. The third time they ask (and all subsequent requests) reply:
      You are in a much better position to know how much I’m worth to you than I am.

      Other great tips:
      http://www.recruitireland.com/careercentre/news/rinews.asp?articleid=679&zoneid=9&subcat=

      http://members.aol.com/payraises/besttip.html

      • #3280617

        OK, but what if you are working with a recruiter and they ask?

        by why me worry? ·

        In reply to The Noel Smith-Wenkle Salary Negotiation Method and other tips

        Many recruiters/headhunters will ask this questions, and if you avoid answering about your current salary, they won’t even talk to you. Unfortunately, I have rarely come across any recruiters who did not bother to ask me what my current salary/hourly rate was. How would you go about worming your way through that one? If I answer “give me your best offer”, they will end up lowballing me to the point that it would be insulting for my true market value. It’s now always in your best interest to avoid the money question or give them a ballpark figure because they will use it against you.

        • #3280087

          Working with a recruiter

          by theaxman ·

          In reply to OK, but what if you are working with a recruiter and they ask?

          I completely understand this situation since I been through it before. Here’s where your homework and you becoming the interviewer come into play. Tell them what you make now and where that compares with your market. Then follow up by asking them about the duties of the position and the motivation of the company. Are they looking to hire on the cheap? Do they see this as a position of growth?

          Don’t be afraid of lowball offers. Negotiations and fact finding has to start somewhere. Just because the number is low, doesn’t mean you have to accept it. Especially if you’re doing your homework and being upfront with the recruiter, headhunter or HR person.

        • #3221021

          Hourly Rate

          by garyq9 ·

          In reply to OK, but what if you are working with a recruiter and they ask?

          I recently was asked what my ‘lowest acceptable’ rate would be for a contract. I answered honestly – if its a 2 month contract (ending in December) I will need $35 and hour… if its a 3 month contract, I will accept $28 – based on the fact that new hires dry up in December in Australia (Summer).

          I was pleasantly surprised to be emailed a contract for 3 months @ $35 an hour. The recruiter asked for what I wanted up front, didnt get an argument from the client, and so delivered a double win for me.

          Sometimes it pays to be frank about why you are asking for a particular amount.

          GaryQ

      • #2470337

        How to Ask For A Raise

        by bob.firestone ·

        In reply to The Noel Smith-Wenkle Salary Negotiation Method and other tips

        Yes, that is a good way to negotiate. Don’t forget that it’s really in HOW you say it when you ask for a raise.

        I have covered this is great detail in my Guide ::

        http://ask-for-a-raise.com

        How To Ask For A Raise

        I hope you find this useful. I have compiled a lot of different resources related to pay raise and salary negotiation. cheers.

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      Congrats

      by kaptandrews ·

      In reply to The salary issue… how to approach it?

      But if any of you are every I the market to for a new job…ihave foundthat Salary.com is a great reference to determine what kind of pay you shoudl be earning. Although it is not the determining factor (i.e. how big the company is, your qualification, etc.) it sure is a starting point to fend off HR questions of justification.

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      My experience with salary inquiries

      by russdwright9 ·

      In reply to The salary issue… how to approach it?

      I have only had one time where salary requirements were an issue, and that was with my current position. Let me preface with the caveat that I have not yet moved from state to state looking for a new job.

      When I filled out my application for the poition (yes, they asked me to fill out an app AFTER sending in a resume), they asked for my salary requirements on it. I placed an amount, but I based it on my qualifications (multiple years of experience in my field and an undergrad degree). They asked me about it and I reiterated that point to them; however, I told them I was somewhat flexible (the amount I asked for was significantly more than I was being paid at my current job at that time; however, I had been there 5 years and only had 2 raises that increased my pay a total of $1 per hour). Fortunately for me, I got what I asked for.

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