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Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
As an experienced recruiter, an initial salary discussion during the interview process is very important in determining if a top candidate will eventually accept a position. If you emerge as one of the top candidates, the interviewer will want to gauge your salary expectation.

Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
"Currently, I earn a base salary of 45,000 per year plus a potential 20% annual bonus. Last year my earnings were 52,000, and I would like to stay in the same range or slightly higher to consider this position at Air Canada."

Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
"Although my current salary is 45K/year, I am seeking an increase in my next position. Because I work for a small organization, they can't offer me competitive compensation compared to the industry marketplace."

Ryan Brunner has over ten years of experience recruiting, interviewing, and hiring candidates in the healthcare, public service, and private manufacturing/distribution industries.
The best way to discuss your salary expectations is to use your current earnings as a baseline. Be open and honest as you answer this question because transparency is the best choice when salary-based questions arise. If possible, research the salary range of the role you're interviewing for so you don't price yourself out of consideration.

Ryan Brunner has over ten years of experience recruiting, interviewing, and hiring candidates in the healthcare, public service, and private manufacturing/distribution industries.
"As a new graduate, my salary expectation would be to be compensated at the starting range for this position at Air Canada. I know I would have to work my way up through any pay scale through years of experience, and I would come here willing and ready to prove myself to you."

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