LifeLabs Mock Interview
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Question 31 of 35
LifeLabs was initially looking for someone with 5 years' experience in a similar role. Considering you have just 2 years' experience, would you be willing to accept this position at a lower salary?
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Ryan Brunner has over ten years of experience recruiting, interviewing, and hiring candidates in the healthcare, public service, and private manufacturing/distribution industries.
The interviewer asks this question to see if you are willing to earn your way up if they do not offer you top compensation. Discuss with the interviewer what you would expect for compensation if offered this position.
Ryan Brunner has over ten years of experience recruiting, interviewing, and hiring candidates in the healthcare, public service, and private manufacturing/distribution industries.
"I would be happy to earn my way to the top compensation level if required. I assure you that, despite my being shy of experience by a couple of years, I am a top performer, and you would not be disappointed in my performance if chosen for the position."
Ryan Brunner has over ten years of experience recruiting, interviewing, and hiring candidates in the healthcare, public service, and private manufacturing/distribution industries.
"I understand I do not quite meet the qualifications of experience you are looking for and am willing to be compensated in adjustment to that fact. However, I look forward to proving my worth to LifeLabs in hopes of being considered for the median salary for the role."
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You want the interviewer to know that you are flexible and willing to work your way up the ladder. However, you need to be firm in your expectations for compensation based on your experience and training.
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I would love to take this opportunity to be a part of the LifeLabs Company. Share my experience and learn from the others in this company. For me working in LifLabs is more important than getting paid more. I am sure when you see how dedicated and trustworthy I am, you will increase my rate.
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If you are open to accepting a pay cut to work for LifeLabs (hypothetically), then you make a good case for it by showing your desire to learn and be part of the team. Try to strengthen your answer by providing more specifics on exactly what you would like to learn, and from whom.
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