Job interview on Tuesday

buckeejit · 12 Sep 2009 at 19:45

Hi all

Right, so, an agency contacted me last week as they found my C.V. on Monster. They said that there was a job opening with a Business Travel Agency and they are looking for people with the experience/skills I have. The agency said that the wages are £16,000 to £20,000pa dependent on experience. Great I thought, a few perks and good wages as I'm currently on £14,300pa. Well, I was just researching the company website and typed the address into google as I need to know where it is (don't want to be later for my interview). A few clicks later I landed on the job centre website and there was the job that I applied for but the wage stated £5.73 per hour negotiable.

My question is - Do you think the agency was lying or do you think that if I get the job, I'll get anything from £16,000 up?

Sorry, if I get this job it'll be my 3rd in 7 years so I don't really have much experience with wages and stuff

Going to Cali · 12 Sep 2009 at 19:48

Ask at the interview.

buckeejit · 12 Sep 2009 at 19:51

Going to Cali said:
Ask at the interview.

I wanted to know what people thought on OCUK

MikeHunt79 · 12 Sep 2009 at 19:51

I'd contact the company, as the agency takes their cut also so it would be good to get it from the horses mouth!

mjt · 12 Sep 2009 at 19:52

the only way to find out is to go through the interview as normal, and then mention it during wage negotiations
the advert you found could be a slightly different job than the one advertised, or the agency quoted you a higher wage due to your experience and skills.

do not mention money in the interview unless they bring it up first.

buckeejit · 12 Sep 2009 at 19:53

mjt said:
do not mention salary in the interview unless they bring it up first.

I know this, it's a big no no lol.

Nitefly · 12 Sep 2009 at 19:54

Going to Cali said:
Ask at the interview.

No, ask after they have offered you the job.

Mr-White · 13 Sep 2009 at 13:06

The agencies also like to deal with pay negotiations so they get the best deal and look good to both parties.

speak to the agency and see what they have to say about the wages

MW

buckeejit · 13 Sep 2009 at 13:07

Mr-White said:
The agencies also like to deal with pay negotiations so they get the best deal and look good to both parties.

speak to the agency and see what they have to say about the wages

MW

right, I didn't know this. will do mate. Thanks.

borich_planner · 14 Sep 2009 at 12:06

I would always ask about wage etc at the interview. I would not reply on any third parties to do that for me. Mind you I have never gone through a Agency for a job.

Borich