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What are your salary expectations?
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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.
The best way to discuss your salary expectations is to use your current earnings as a base, taking into consideration the frequency of your pay increases and projected annual income for the coming year or two. Compare the benefits they offer to what you currently receive and how that impacts your cost of living and increases or reduces your income level regarding expenses. Be open and honest. Transparency is the best choice when salary-based questions arise.
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.
"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."
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.
"Although my current salary is 45K/year, I am seeking 52K in my next position. Because I work for a very small organization, they cannot offer me a competitive compensation compared to the industry marketplace."
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.
Here are some benefits Southwest advertises on their websites; "It's more than just a paycheck. A career at Southwest Airlines includes several benefits and perks, from our legendary Culture to travel privileges for Employees and their eligible dependents. Southwest(R) offers an excellent benefits package, including a generous dollar-for-dollar Company match in the 401(k) Plan, subject to vesting requirements and certain compensation limits, as well as a ProfitSharing Plan. Average pay scale and employee benefits at Southwest are the highest in the airline industry. Average pilots ay, for instance, were between 32 and 91% higher than the industry average. With flight attendants, between 12 and 38% higher. Employees at Southwest are treated as family, everyone takes care of each other."
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