What are your salary expectations?
Virgin Atlantic advertises that their employees "work hard and play even harder, so we know our fantastic colleagues deserve more than a few perks here and there. We offer a very competitive basic salary, which includes base pay, trip pay, and any commission. In addition to those earnings, you will also be given cash allowances down route to cover subsistence."
"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."
"Although my current salary is 45K/year, I am seeking 52K in my next position. Because I work for a very small organization, they are not able to offer me a competitive compensation compared to the industry marketplace."
You can make a case for your professional worth in multiple ways. In advance, figure out the ways they can lower your cost of living, like salary, bonuses, benefits and any other incentives. Your present salary and your expected salary are also significant. More importantly, being fully prepared to answer this and all other questions demonstrates a strong work ethic, and thereby demonstrates your professional worth. This is the key to getting a fair offer. The higher your self-assurance, the more confidence they will have in you. You stand to gain more when you appear to offer more.
Community answers are written by other candidates practicing this set. Reading how others frame the same question is one of the fastest ways to sharpen your own.
Anonymous Answer
I am aware that the salary at Virgin is split into multiple components. My current hourly rate is 12.49 which I would like to see higher at 16 due to the amount of training and standards. This would help balance out the living and travel expenses we face commuting to work from Scotland.
Jaymie's Feedback
A direct answer is appropriate here. Good job.
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