Brian Krueger, President of CollegeGrad.com, presents another tough interview question: “What salary range are you seeking?” Watch this video to learn the best way to answer this question.
I must say Mr. … I must say Mr. Kruger I am impressed with your videos that I subscribed. Thank you for the tips I see that a few of the things I’ve said when asked during the interview are A+ answers. Regardless you helped me a lot. Wish me luck 8 interviews so far last week and one coming up this Monday!
I hate to be picky … I hate to be picky but this particularl jobsearch minute actually lasted 64 seconds – I would like a refund for the 4 seconds extra please..
It depends on … It depends on whether the Recruiter is a Corporate Recruiter (i.e. in-house) or third party Recruiter (i.e. representing you to corporations). If the former, yes, go ahead and reach out again (although the Recruiter may be waiting for a response from the Hiring Manager). If third party, give it another week, since they will need to present your credentials and wait for a response.
Hello Brian..I need … Hello Brian..I need some of your expert advice, I received an email response from a highly desirable job overseas, in the email the recruiter asked what are my salary expectations. I gave a response similar to the one in this video, obtained a desirable salary rage, and the recruiter asked if I agreed to this salary. I expressed high interest. and asked to meet and discuss …
Now I haven’t heard from her in almost a week! What should I do, should I email her again? Please help me out, thanks.
I had heard this … I had heard this tip before an interview and I stuck to the “make them tell you how much they want to offer” stance. We went back and forth, neither of us saying a figure. It got very awkward. Like an episode of The Office awkward. I’m glad he included an “if pressed” suggestion.
Extremely … Extremely informative videos and they are all just a few seconds over a minute. I was just called for my second interview I used some of your tips in my first. THANK YOU !
Be straight with … Be straight with the employer–if you are interested in the job, but the salary is too low, tell them so. Also let them know that if they can change it to x, you would be willing to accept. If they can’t, at least you’ve been up front with them and told them exactly why you are declining. And if they like you enough, it is possible that they may increase the offer or change the position to accommodate your request. It costs nothing to ask.
Sometimes this will … Sometimes this will happen, that they will force you to give a number. If they have given you a salary range, you can respond whether that is an acceptable range. If they have not, give them the salary range from a reliable salary survey and ask if that range is within their expectations.
If “…makes no … If “…makes no sense at all…” means that the number they give is too low, ask them to explain the overall total compensation package. It may be that there are other components other than salary. But if it truly does not come close to meeting your needs, it would be fine to let them know that the position compensation does not meet your expectations. Don’t waste your time or theirs. But you may want to ask if there are any higher level positions available first.
i tried to cite the … i tried to cite the examples that you said.. but the interviewer is still insisting me of what is my salary expectation.. what shoud be the best answer…? because i answer a specific amount and the interviewers expression dosnt change.. whats that mean?
Hello Brian, what … Hello Brian, what if the salary they propose isn’t enough and you really don’t want to take the job or the range so low that it makes it look bad? How to response to this kind of situation? Thanks
Hello Brian, what … Hello Brian, what if they tell you a number that makes no sense at all and this is at the beginning of the interview? Or can anyone help please?
Great Advice Brian … Great Advice Brian I have a Job interview coming up soon and Im a bit nervous because I havent been interviewed for 6 years and havent the times changed since then.
Brian, on almost … Brian, on almost every online job application, I was asked to send my resume with a cover letter — and salary requirement — to the recruiter. Should I respond the same way even though it’s not an interview but an application?
Brian Krueger, President of CollegeGrad.com, presents another tough interview question: “What salary range are you seeking?” Watch this video to learn the best way to answer this question.
May 23rd, 2010 at 6:14 am
Ii this video..Good …
Ii this video..Good point
May 23rd, 2010 at 6:14 am
Ditto.
Ditto.
May 23rd, 2010 at 6:14 am
thanks for your …
thanks for your videos.. it really helps..
May 23rd, 2010 at 6:14 am
I must say Mr. …
I must say Mr. Kruger I am impressed with your videos that I subscribed. Thank you for the tips I see that a few of the things I’ve said when asked during the interview are A+ answers. Regardless you helped me a lot. Wish me luck 8 interviews so far last week and one coming up this Monday!
May 23rd, 2010 at 6:14 am
I hate to be picky …
I hate to be picky but this particularl jobsearch minute actually lasted 64 seconds – I would like a refund for the 4 seconds extra please..
Only kidding – some nice advice in these!
May 23rd, 2010 at 6:14 am
It depends on …
It depends on whether the Recruiter is a Corporate Recruiter (i.e. in-house) or third party Recruiter (i.e. representing you to corporations). If the former, yes, go ahead and reach out again (although the Recruiter may be waiting for a response from the Hiring Manager). If third party, give it another week, since they will need to present your credentials and wait for a response.
May 23rd, 2010 at 6:14 am
Hello Brian..I need …
Hello Brian..I need some of your expert advice, I received an email response from a highly desirable job overseas, in the email the recruiter asked what are my salary expectations. I gave a response similar to the one in this video, obtained a desirable salary rage, and the recruiter asked if I agreed to this salary. I expressed high interest. and asked to meet and discuss …
Now I haven’t heard from her in almost a week! What should I do, should I email her again? Please help me out, thanks.
May 23rd, 2010 at 6:14 am
I had heard this …
I had heard this tip before an interview and I stuck to the “make them tell you how much they want to offer” stance. We went back and forth, neither of us saying a figure. It got very awkward. Like an episode of The Office awkward. I’m glad he included an “if pressed” suggestion.
May 23rd, 2010 at 6:14 am
very helpful
very helpful
May 23rd, 2010 at 6:14 am
truly great tips
truly great tips
May 23rd, 2010 at 6:14 am
Very good stuff
Very good stuff
May 23rd, 2010 at 6:14 am
Extremely …
Extremely informative videos and they are all just a few seconds over a minute. I was just called for my second interview I used some of your tips in my first. THANK YOU !
May 23rd, 2010 at 6:14 am
Be straight with …
Be straight with the employer–if you are interested in the job, but the salary is too low, tell them so. Also let them know that if they can change it to x, you would be willing to accept. If they can’t, at least you’ve been up front with them and told them exactly why you are declining. And if they like you enough, it is possible that they may increase the offer or change the position to accommodate your request. It costs nothing to ask.
May 23rd, 2010 at 6:14 am
Sometimes this will …
Sometimes this will happen, that they will force you to give a number. If they have given you a salary range, you can respond whether that is an acceptable range. If they have not, give them the salary range from a reliable salary survey and ask if that range is within their expectations.
May 23rd, 2010 at 6:14 am
If “…makes no …
If “…makes no sense at all…” means that the number they give is too low, ask them to explain the overall total compensation package. It may be that there are other components other than salary. But if it truly does not come close to meeting your needs, it would be fine to let them know that the position compensation does not meet your expectations. Don’t waste your time or theirs. But you may want to ask if there are any higher level positions available first.
May 23rd, 2010 at 6:14 am
i tried to cite the …
i tried to cite the examples that you said.. but the interviewer is still insisting me of what is my salary expectation.. what shoud be the best answer…? because i answer a specific amount and the interviewers expression dosnt change.. whats that mean?
May 23rd, 2010 at 6:14 am
Hello Brian, what …
Hello Brian, what if the salary they propose isn’t enough and you really don’t want to take the job or the range so low that it makes it look bad? How to response to this kind of situation? Thanks
May 23rd, 2010 at 6:14 am
Hello Brian, what …
Hello Brian, what if they tell you a number that makes no sense at all and this is at the beginning of the interview? Or can anyone help please?
May 23rd, 2010 at 6:14 am
Great Advice Brian …
Great Advice Brian I have a Job interview coming up soon and Im a bit nervous because I havent been interviewed for 6 years and havent the times changed since then.
May 23rd, 2010 at 6:14 am
Brian, you are …
Brian, you are SIMPLY THE BEST!!
May 23rd, 2010 at 6:14 am
You did an …
You did an excellent job with this and making the employer make the first move on salary is spot on.
May 23rd, 2010 at 6:14 am
If you are open on …
If you are open on the salary response, it should not preclude you from further consideration.
May 23rd, 2010 at 6:14 am
Thanks Brian. But …
Thanks Brian. But how would this affect my application since the recruiter did ask it?
May 23rd, 2010 at 6:14 am
Best way to respond …
Best way to respond to an online job application is to put “Open” in the space for your salary requirement.
May 23rd, 2010 at 6:14 am
Brian, on almost …
Brian, on almost every online job application, I was asked to send my resume with a cover letter — and salary requirement — to the recruiter. Should I respond the same way even though it’s not an interview but an application?