What are your salary expectations?
Establishing your professional worth begins with how strong of an interview you deliver and how well you've showcased your work ethic through the measures you took to prepare for your interview. The next step of salary negotiation is to lay a foundation to build upon by determining their budgeted salary range and comparing that to your professional worth in your industry. Start by taking account of everything they offer in their benefits package, their perks, and anything that could contribute to your cost of living. Then, compare it to what you receive with your current employer.
Next, take stock of everything you have to offer regarding your seniority, education, and relevant experience. Consider how many pay increases you receive a year, what business quarter you receive increases in, and your projected income over the next year. Keep in mind, it's a negotiation. So begin with your substantiating your professional worth and present it with transparency. Then, ask questions surrounding the information on what they have to offer that you couldn't determine on your own. Weigh that against what this opportunity has to offer your career, not taking for granted any aspects of this position that would potentially increase your professional worth. Be open and honest. Transparency is always the best starting point when salary-based questions arise.
"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. The benefits you offer are comparable to what I currently receive and are quite generous. I'm willing to negotiate salary, depending on the career growth and opportunities I've expressed interest in throughout our interview and whether you feel that opportunity can be realistically rewarded to someone as driven as me."
"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."
"Most Flight Attendants Starting pay of 28.88/hour with top of the base scale at 67.11/hour: Seniority-based pay raises increases and additional compensation for language skills, lead positions, and international trips. We know our airline is only as good as the team behind it. We offer a competitive benefits package that will keep you happy, healthy, and well-traveled. Travel Perks. Enjoy unlimited standby travel and discounted airfare to anywhere we fly. Our 401(k) plan includes a company match to provide financial security for your future. We offer a variety of medical plans and options, including vision, dental, long-term disability, and life insurance to keep you and your family happy and healthy. We offer competitive time off policies dependent on the role you apply for."
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Anonymous Answer
I am aware this career change comes with different compensation than my current position in the healthcare industry. However, I trust United to be competitive within its industry and the marketplace as well as recognizing my experience, education, background and the fact that I am fluent in English and Hebrew.
Rachelle's Feedback
The interviewer may see this response as skirting the question. It's recommended that you be more direct. You can research the United salary offering online quite easily, to get a ballpark of what they offer.
"Through research on Salary.com, I see that the range for this role is 60-70K per year. Currently, I am earning in the high 60's so I trust that given my related experience, education, and bilingual skills, United would make a competitive offer."
