The New York Times Mock Interview
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What are your salary expectations?
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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.
Your interviewer is curious about what you are hoping to earn and in what manner you are prepared to enter this negotiation. In addition to your experience, and how well you managed your interview, how capably you navigate this conversation will also attest to your professional worth. The best way to discuss your salary expectations is to use your current earnings as an example if you are comfortable doing so. This should include anything that reduces your cost of living, from projected income for the next year to retirement contributions, benefits, bonuses, and any other perks that hold value. If this makes you uncomfortable, do give as many indicators as you can. Be open and honest. Transparency is the best choice when salary-based questions arise. After showcasing what you earn and your worth, see how they respond, and gauge your next move from there.
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.
"I am currently making 80,000 per year with two bonus opportunities per year, and two performance reviews with pay increases a year, that come in on average between 3%-7%, depending on how well the company has performed. The benefits I currently receive are comparable to what this company has to offer, except the mutual fund contribution match is 50% of what I put in."
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.
Most positions at The New York Times advertise the annual base pay range for the role. Also, aside from the benefits they advertise on their website, you can find The New York Times Newspaper Guild's PDF online, which details their benefits. "We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision plans for employees and their families, health and wellness programs, a 401(k) plan, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation, paid parental leave, and much more. We also offer a number of benefits and programs that help to create a welcoming, rewarding and supportive community."
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