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| FunkyCrew |
| quote: | Originally posted by malek
how many of you hate this question at interviews:
"what is your expected salary?"
and how do you answer it best? |
I've been scheduling some interviews today and people usually answer pretty truthfully
otherwise, when I went to interviews, I'd say "whatever you feel is suitable for this position and my experience level" |
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| malek |
if you answer truthfully, you'll get less than what you want.
If you answer higher, they'll say ok thank you bye.
If you answer too low, they'll think you're either hiding something or being an under achiever.
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| Silky Johnson |
| quote: | Originally posted by malek
how many of you hate this question at interviews:
"what is your expected salary?"
and how do you answer it best? |
At my one job I told (not asked, there's a difference) them to either match my salary or I'd go no lower than a certain amount. They didn't match me, but they didn't go lower than what I'm now getting paid. :)
The other one they didn't even ask me that. They just asked if I had any questions so I asked how much they were going to pay me and how often, lol. |
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| me@t k@tie |
| Tell them that it's negotiable. |
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| Silky Johnson |
| quote: | Originally posted by me@t k@tie
Tell them that it's negotiable. |
Are you kidding? that. Know your worth and demand it says I. |
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| Dr. DAS |
I give a salary range when asked, as everything comes down to experience.
Usually, a range of $5-$10K (ie: $45K-$55K)should be sufficient to ensure you aren't wasting each other's time. Set the low end of your range as the minimum you are willing to accept - NOT what you need to live. If they want a hard figure, take the minimum you will accept and add $5000 as they will probably come down on you a few points.
That's assuming you aren't hitting six figures...in which case, you should know outright what you're worth.
Workopolis has a salary calculator that lets you see what the average salary is for people in your industry and experience level. You can find it here.
The salary report is also tailored to your geographic location and displays the salary range and bonus structure in seperate graphs.
Good luck! |
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| rabbitjoker |
| quote: | Originally posted by malek
how many of you hate this question at interviews:
"what is your expected salary?"
and how do you answer it best? |
It depends on your expected outcome.
If you expect to make the same (or think you can only make the same), let them know what you make and then tell them you expect to make the same plus a modest increase.
If you want to make much more, tell them that you expect to make the going market rate for your position and based on your research it is $* to $* per year and that you expect to be in the higher end of range. |
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| DigiNut |
| quote: | Originally posted by malek
how many of you hate this question at interviews:
"what is your expected salary?"
and how do you answer it best? |
"If you have to ask, you can't afford it."
Serious answer: "The market rate for a (X) with (Y) years of experience is (A) - (B). Make me an offer."
If you can back that statement up (and it's not hard to do), then most employers would be pretty embarrassed to be making an offer at the bottom of that range, unless it's for an entry-level position.
The only exception I can think of would be if I was making way above the market rate already. In that case, as RJ said, the answer would be what I was making before plus some modest increase - less modest if it's a recruiting interview and I still have my old job.
Some people might say that you shouldn't answer this question at an interview, that you should wait until they've offered you the position and you're negotiating the salary/benefits. Depending on the position, maybe that's a good idea. If you're in the high-tech field though, then any employer who uses interviews as a bargain-hunting tool probably isn't worth working for. |
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| malek |
thank you very much for all of your answers :)
my main problem is that i feel being underpaid (but i accepted it to flee my previous govt job ewwww)... and i don't think i fit the technical mold anymore, i just hate it :D
workopolis doesn't have the job or something similar to it. The thing is I know very well one part of the job but the other part is fairly new (web tech. + marketing). am I entry level? eheheh
and I really want it :)
if I get the job, it will be my third entry level job in a row!! because all three are different. But at the same time, I have matured and my various experiences should be worth something no?
WEB Strategic Planning Consultant (Montreal)
Job summary:
In the context of a specific project, the job holder will act as a strategic planner for one of our clients. The job holder will mainly be responsible for developing interactive marketing analyses including competitive/benchmark analysis, marketing research, marketing studies and much more. The job holder will also participate in the elaboration of communication plans and strategies. Using his expertise the strategic planner will develop effective online strategies for the launch of products and services. The job holder will also actively participate in IT-focused projects develop strategies using new & emerging technologies and non-traditional interactive marketing techniques.
Responsibilities:
Carry out marketing and technological analysis for diverse customers that are related to the Internet;
Provide support in the elaboration of traditional and interactive communication plans;
Identify the possibilities of new mandates with actual customers;
Keep up with technological competitive innovations by elaborating synthesis notes on new products, services and technologies;
Develop service offers integrating methodologies in order to carry out mandates.
Requirements:
Possess either an MBA, an M.Sc. or a bachelor degree in commerce with a major in marketing;
1 to 3 years work experience in a similar position;
Excellent knowledge of web analytics & reporting tools;
Knowledge of communications;
Knowledge of online marketing;
Excellent knowledge of the Internet and its tools;
Autonomy, initiative and proactivity;
Analytical skills, rigorous and well organized;
Excellent presentation skills;
Strong interpersonal skills;
Excellent mastery of English grammar;
Bilingual – French and English written and spoken;
Great interest in interactive marketing, innovation and change.
Assets:
Notions of usability. |
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| infinity HiGH |
| quote: | Originally posted by barbina
I have to answer phones 745am to 9pm, I get 8.50 an hour, plus over time and i work 7 days a week.So its a crazy amount of work, but its gonna be mad money. Plus I can wear anything I want, no more ugly baggy shirts and hats. YUCK.
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Good luck! |
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| DigiNut |
| Sounds like you're going to be in a lot of really boring meetings, Malek. But hey, if you're sick of code then you're sick of code! |
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| malek |
| meeting with client > coding |
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