How to Answer: What are your wage expectations?
Advice and answer examples written specifically for an Electrician Apprentice job interview.
12. What are your wage expectations?
How to Answer
In many states, it is now illegal for hiring authorities to ask about your current earnings. A question like this will give the interviewer a solid idea of what you are hoping to earn. The best way to discuss your salary expectations is to use your current earnings as an example if you are comfortable doing so. If this makes you uncomfortable, give as many indicators as you can. Be open and honest. Transparency is the best choice when salary based questions arise. If you are new to your career or the area and are unsure of what amount is fair, many reliable salary calculators are available online.
Written by Krista Wenz on December 1st, 2021
1st Answer Example
"Currently, I earn a wage of $16 per hour, and I would like to earn slightly higher in my next position, as I have additional electrical certifications since my last wage negotiation took place."
Written by Krista Wenz on December 1st, 2021
2nd Answer Example
"I would like to earn slightly above where I am now. Currently, I earn $15/hour plus overtime."
Written by Rachelle Enns on March 23rd, 2019
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