I have always hiked my salary by a couple of grand every interview, after 4 jobs i have never ever been pulled up on it
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I have always hiked my salary by a couple of grand every interview, after 4 jobs i have never ever been pulled up on it
Don't mention salary unless they ask, if they ask tell them what you expect. Simple.
If they think you're great and the best man for the job, but instead go for some douche who's happy to work for 3k less, that's their look out, sure they'll do well.
If they think you're great and the best man for the job, but instead go for some douche who's happy to work for 3k less, that's their look out, sure they'll do well.
I had a telephone interview only a few days ago.
him:"So what are your salary expectations..."
me: "from the recruitment guy it would be about 36k"
him: "so 36k, would you take it"
me: "eh.. erm..eh..erm well there are lots of other things i would need to look into such as overtime and oncall and the terms and conditions...."
Didn't expect him to be so upfront about it, gotta respect that kind of attitude though
him:"So what are your salary expectations..."
me: "from the recruitment guy it would be about 36k"
him: "so 36k, would you take it"
me: "eh.. erm..eh..erm well there are lots of other things i would need to look into such as overtime and oncall and the terms and conditions...."
Didn't expect him to be so upfront about it, gotta respect that kind of attitude though
no one is going to get ditched from a probation period if they said they got paid more in their previous job than they actually did...
i think its a good idea to say you get paid more than you did.
they only way its gonna be an issue is if the ammout you add implies you had a much 'better' job than you did, but the suggestion is just to add a bit...
its not anyones business how much you GOT paid other than the taxman and yours...
it depends on what industry you're working on, however if you lie at any point (salary/degree/etc.) your company can and probably will let you go during your probationary period (if they find out).
easiest way to get around this is to say you're at final round with two other similar firms, and that you've discussed £X as a basic salary, as such, that's the amount you're aiming for
easiest way to get around this is to say you're at final round with two other similar firms, and that you've discussed £X as a basic salary, as such, that's the amount you're aiming for
Please find me one example of someone getting sacked in a probationary period for a minor inflation of their previous salary, it would simply never happen the cost of recruitment is far too high to let someone go who is doing a good job jus because they slightly exagerated their previous take home. You do know how much it costs a company to recuit someone in general don't you?
Qualifications and stuff you have a small point on but I've never been asked to prove any of mine so I could have said anything to any of my employers.
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Something that blows, for me, is I currently don't pay tax (scholarships ***) on my earnings - so when interviewers ask my salary I feel I have to convert my pseduo-net to gross (*1.3 should do it), as it's difficult to explain on a form otherwise. I'd like like I worked for below minimum wage if I didn't 
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Compensation is always something I discuss in interviews. Usually in the interview I state roughly what I am looking for, following the interview if they make an offer it's at that point the negotiation starts. I usually overstate my current wage to secure a higher rate in the new role. Obviously you may choose to work for less if you see the new role as offering experience which will add value to your career in different ways.
IT support is anywhere between 10k and 100k it would seem! I'm looking for somewhere in the region of 18 - 22 (1st line, mostly 2nd) 3rd line is a lot more
Just had the interview, it seemed to go well and I was quite relaxed. He didnt even ask me about salary or any questions I had prepaired answers for (one of my weaknesses, difficult problem...)
I was in there for an hour and half though talking about the business in general, location of offices, staff etc He did ask if I would be available from 8 - 6 but usually hours were 9 - 5.30 and if I would be willing to meet the group MD, which can only be a good thing.
fingers crossed. Thanks all
The answer i would have gone with is something like is (windle's)
"The current market rate for the position and the salary range mentioned by the recruitment consultant" (wasnt mentioned in listing) ie 18-22
I run and own a London-based Headhunting firm. I know exactly how much recuitment costs. If you lie about your pay and they then find out, you are liable to be sacked, and most employers will sack you (not all, depends on the scruppled of the company).
if they do decide to sack you on these grounds, then they would be refunded the cost of the initial hire by the recruitment company.
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Just say you'd expect market rate and let them make you an offer. If they do make you an offer they must think you’re the best candidate for the job and you’re in a better position to negotiate.
Agreed 100%. This is your one and only guaranteed oportunity to negotiate salary. Make the most of it.[FnG]magnolia;16821512 said:
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Absolute rubbish. The employee doesn't sign anything that says "my salary was X amount at my last job". It's negotiated verbally which would mean you wouldn't have a leg to stand on.
Exactly. Any decent employer appreciates that this is just part of the negotiation process. An employer will ultimately pay the employee in line with the value they see of their output.
Never heard of anyone being sacked for inflating their salary.
The value you give is used as a tool for them to give you as little as possible and is a starting point for negotiations.
If a compan pays you more than you are worth to them based on this figure then it's their fault not yours.
The value you give is used as a tool for them to give you as little as possible and is a starting point for negotiations.
If a compan pays you more than you are worth to them based on this figure then it's their fault not yours.
Do you mean the company wouldn't have a leg to stand on? If so during the probationary period they don't need a leg to stand on, they don't even really need a reason. Hell, even before the first year is up a company can quite easily get rid of people for no real reason. Employees' rights before then are pretty much nil.
Don't be specific in the interview, just concentrate on getting the job offer - irrelevant of the wage. Once they have made you an offer - then you are in a much stronger position to negotiate. Back in 2004 I did this, they originally offered £29k I think - but in subsequent negotiations it ended up being £35k with a car.
Once they've decided they want you, it's much easier to negotiate terms.
Once they've decided they want you, it's much easier to negotiate terms.