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How do you answer how much do you make in an interview?
Here are a few honest ways to tackle the question:
- Tell the truth. Be honest about what you make, but also say how much money you’d require to accept the new position.
- Explain what you’d like to make.
- Don’t say exactly what you’d like to make, but offer a salary range.
- Turn the question on its head.
What should I say for expected salary?
The best way to answer desired salary or salary expectations on a job application is to leave the field blank or write ‘Negotiable’ rather than providing a number. If the application won’t accept non-numerical text, then enter “999,” or “000”.
How do you ask for a salary range in an interview?
Or, you could share the salary range you desire, such as, “Based on the job requirements we discussed and my knowledge, skills and experience, I would expect the salary range of the position to be between $x and $y.” Tip #4: Think about how much you’d like to make.
How do you answer how much do you make at work?
Disclose your current salary and make your case Once you know how you compare to people with similar jobs, be truthful about your current compensation, Welch says. Doing so shows that you’re candid and have integrity. Your response could be, “My salary is X, my bonus is typically Y, for a total package of just about Z.”
How to prepare for the salary question/discussion during a job interview?
Here are tips to prepare for the salary question/discussion during job interviews: Tip #1: Arm yourself with salary information. Before you go to the job interview, spend adequate time conducting research to find out average salaries and salary ranges for similar jobs in your area, industry and geography.
When to deflect the salary question in a job interview?
Tip #2: Deflect the salary question if it’s asked early in the job interview. It will do you no good to tell the hiring manager how much you currently make or a desired salary range if you haven’t at least made it to the end of the interview to see if you and the hiring manager believe you’re a good fit.