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Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
As your interviewer considers a pool of candidates and final interviewees to join their team at Quest Diagnostics, they need to know that their top candidate will accept an offer once made. With this question, they point blank and ask if you have any salary expectations in hopes that you will be upfront and honest while also meeting the expectations of their pay scale for the role.

Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
"I earn a base salary of 45,000 per year plus a potential 20% annual bonus based on our facility's profits. Last year my earnings were 52,000, and I would like to stay in the same range or slightly higher to move to Quest Diagnostics while understanding that I would have to work my way up your pay scale for the role over time.."

Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
"I am currently making 80,000 per year. I am looking for compensation that is aligned with the role and provides an opportunity for growth. If fortunate enough to be offered this role at Quest Diagnostics, My family and I will consider the full benefits package as part of the offer."

Ryan Brunner has over ten years of experience recruiting, interviewing, and hiring candidates in the healthcare, public service, and private manufacturing/distribution industries.
The best way to discuss your salary expectations is to use your current earnings as an example. Research the role and the typical pay scale so you don't price yourself out of the job. Transparency is the best choice when salary based questions arise.

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