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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 are to use your current earnings as an example. 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.
"I am currently making 100,000 per year with two bonus opportunities. I am looking for compensation that is aligned with the role and provides opportunity for growth."
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I am currently making over 6 figures without being with a broker/dealer. I would definitely need to make a lateral move with the ability to increase each year.
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It's great you know what you want and are direct about it. You come across as confident and capable. It's also good that you don't definitively define your current salary but still give the interviewer an idea of where you're at. You might also flip the question around on them and ask what they're looking to pay. Additionally, it's always a good idea to remind the interviewer of the skills, experience, and qualities you bring to the table so they understand your worth. Good job!
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