HR Specialist Mock Interview
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Question 16 of 30
What are your salary expectations?
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Christine Pasqueretta is a human resource and recruitment professional with experience creating, developing, implementing, leading, and measuring HR impact initiatives.
The interviewer wants to know if you will be willing to accept a salary within the range they are prepared to offer. They are also looking to see if you have done your research and know the salary range for the job in your market.
Before the interview, research to determine the average salary or the salary range for the position. You should also consider how your experience level and education play into where you would fall in the range. Be straightforward with the interviewer regarding the salary you are looking for, but explain that you are first and foremost looking for a job where you can find advancement/fulfillment/challenges/etc.
"While salary is a consideration, I'm primarily looking for a job where I can advance my skills and feel challenged. Having said that, according to Indeed.com, the average salary for an HR Specialist in Florida is just under 60,000. Based on my years of experience in HR, I would feel comfortable accepting a salary in that range."
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