"I understand that years of experience are often rewarded with a higher annual salary, and I know that I'll have to put in the years of service here at Loma Linda University Medical Center to reach the top of the pay scale. If I'm given a chance to demonstrate my knowledge and skills, you will find that I am capable of doing the job as well as some of the more experienced employees. Having said that, I will not turn down an offer of employment because of a difference in pay based on being a new graduate."

First and foremost, it is best to research the compensation for the role you are interviewing for before your interview. Hence, there are no surprises to you during the application, interview, and potential offer process. When you answer a question like this regarding a compensation range, you want to talk about why a ranging scale is important. Some great points to discuss are internal equity for all existing employees and the fairness of paying someone based on their experience.