Salary Interview Questions

Practice 10 salary interview questions covering negotiation, expectations, and compensation discussions.

Question 4 of 10

How would you prefer to be compensated?

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Ryan Brown
Ryan Brown

Ryan Brown created and launched MockQuestions in 2008.

The interviewer would like to know what type of compensation structure makes you the most comfortable. Are you looking for a compensation structure based primarily on salary, commission, or a blend of both? Maybe additional perks are more critical for you, such as vacation time, flex days, a health spending account, a generous medical plan, pension, shares, RRSP matching, car allowance, cell phone allowance, expense account, and more! Discuss with the hiring manager how you would prefer to be compensated but be sure not to pigeonhole yourself. Freely ask the interviewer what they offer, if you are unsure.