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What are your salary expectations?
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Kevin Downey has an extensive background in business management, recruiting, branding and marketing. He's volunteered his career coaching services at job fairs, lecturing on interview techniques and crafting winning resumes and cover letters.
The best way to discuss your salary expectations is to use your current and projected earnings for the next year to justify your professional worth. Also, consider what you have to offer IBM and how well you have delivered your interview. Be open and honest. Transparency is the best. But try not to close out negotiations too soon. As one of IBM's recruiters advises, "Look for companies that will provide not only an attractive salary but also (and most importantly) an 'emotional salary'. Things like company values, diversity and inclusion, work-life balance, growth opportunities, and an environment that prioritizes the health and well-being of its employees. These will be the 'ingredients' that will help you grow both as a professional and a person."
Kevin Downey has an extensive background in business management, recruiting, branding and marketing. He's volunteered his career coaching services at job fairs, lecturing on interview techniques and crafting winning resumes and cover letters.
"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."
Kevin Downey has an extensive background in business management, recruiting, branding and marketing. He's volunteered his career coaching services at job fairs, lecturing on interview techniques and crafting winning resumes and cover letters.
"I am currently making 100,000 per year with two bonus opportunities. I am looking for compensation that is aligned with the role and provides an opportunity for growth."
Kevin Downey has an extensive background in business management, recruiting, branding and marketing. He's volunteered his career coaching services at job fairs, lecturing on interview techniques and crafting winning resumes and cover letters.
"Well, I am just out of college and very excited about this opportunity. Considering my success and track record, having graduated at the top of my class of letters of recommendation, I would think my pay rate doesn't necessarily come in the lower pay range. I met with a few head hunters who offered my to , which I feel gives me a fairer idea of my professional worth. I am also very excited about the prospects of working with IBM, and that's worth something."
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