Salary expectations

triggerthat · 25 Jan 2014 at 17:16

Hi,
I spoke to an internal recruiter about my salary expectations and I feel like I've completely undersold myself I have an interview next week and I'm not sure how to get out of the underselling part. Any recommendations?

triggerthat · 25 Jan 2014 at 17:23

Caged said:
Tell them you've changed your mind and you think you're worth x.

I need a justification.

triggerthat · 25 Jan 2014 at 17:28

OK, sounds good, I like the "I had time to review the JD and industry standard etc"

triggerthat · 25 Jan 2014 at 17:34

What about mentioning my package (stock, bonuses) to offset the current salary answer?

triggerthat · 25 Jan 2014 at 18:29

This was an internal HR person (I applied online). I'd imagine she wanted to check where I am pitching at before inviting me for an interview. No point in inviting someone in if they are too expensive.

triggerthat · 25 Jan 2014 at 19:06

Pho said:
What do you do? If it's IT, stick your role into IT Jobswatch and quote the average salaries at them for your role.

Marketing manager.

triggerthat · 26 Jan 2014 at 12:30

SpeedFreak said:
In that case I'm surprised exaggeration didn't come more naturally.

I know, right! Am kicking myself!