What are your salary expectations?
Perform the necessary research to reach a realistic figure. Using your current earnings as a baseline, contrast that with your experience and market value. Allow for a range of flexibility. Take advantage of this rare opportunity to explore the options they offer. Sharing the bonuses and incentives offerings of your current or previous employers (retirement packages, stock options, PTO, etcetera), and factoring in your commute, explore how their offerings compare and adjust your number accordingly. Be open, realistic, 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."
"Although my current salary is 45K/year, I am seeking 52K in my next position. Because I work for a small organization, they can't offer me a competitive compensation compared to the industry marketplace."
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Anonymous Answer
I currently earn about 40,000 a year and would like to stay in the same range or a little higher.
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