QUESTION 27 OF 31

What are your salary expectations?

The best way to discuss your salary expectations is to use your current earnings as an example. Be open, and honest. Transparency is the best choice when salary based questions arise.

"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."

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Anonymous Answer

I see this role as a side step so ideally nothing less than my current salary with the scope for promotion/raises in the near future.

Marcie's Feedback

Consider giving the interviewer a salary range that you would be comfortable with or flipping the question and asking them what they're looking to pay. You might also avoid using the 'side step' language as it could come off as a negative (like you're not viewing the role as an advancement in your career). It's perfectly acceptable to indicate, however, that you would like to receive at least as much as you're currently being paid with the expectation of promotions and raises in the future. Good job!

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