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What is your current salary?
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If you are currently unemployed:
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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.
A potential employer will often base your professional worth on your current salary. But there are other factors worth volunteering as well, such as how frequently you receive a pay increase if it is more than once a year, as well as any bonuses, perks, or incentives you receive, such as stock options or mutual contributions towards your retirement. Before your interview, write down any benefits or incentives you receive that count as income or lower your cost of living, and decide which are worth detailing when answering this question. Be transparent about your most recent and projected earnings.
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 currently earn a base salary of 178,000, plus a car allowance of 900/month and health benefits. I am looking for a competitive salary in my next position."
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.
"My most recent position paid me a base salary of 145,000 plus overtime and health benefits, with performance reviews and pay increases of about 5% every three months. I am looking for a competitive salary in my next position."
Joseph Murphy is a NYS licensed Professional Engineer and 12 years of experience working on creating solutions in engineering and manufacturing environments
"I prefer not to discuss my current salary, but I do know similar positions offer a salary in the range of 150,000 - 200,000. I am willing to negotiate for the right position. Health, stock options, time-off, and any other incentives can be discussed as we get further into talks."
Control Systems Engineer @ Ram Aviation, Space, and Defense
"Currently, I am making about 90,000/year before any bonuses. The cost of living at my current job is significantly lower than in Hawthorne and as such, I would be looking for a significant increase in salary over what I am making right now to compensate for the increased cost of living."
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