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Pharmacist Mock Interview

Stephanie Baumhover, PharmD, BCPS, drew on her 20 years experience hiring pharmacists in writing these 35 interview questions with advice and answer examples.

Pharmacist was updated by on February 15th, 2024. Learn more here.

Question 7 of 35

What are your salary expectations?

"I saw the posted range is between $120,000 and 140,000. This is within my goal salary."

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How to Answer: What are your salary expectations?

Advice and answer examples written specifically for a Pharmacist job interview.

  • 7. What are your salary expectations?

      How to Answer

      Salary negotiations can be very stressful. This is not a salary negotiation question. This is dipping a toe in the water to find out if you and the employer are in the same ballpark. To prepare for salary discussions, you want to see what the salary range was posted for the position. You also want to do online searches for available salary information. Some state employee salary information is public and can be found in your area. The best approach is to give a range, including a salary higher than what you currently have, but within the posted range of the position.

      Written by Stephanie Baumhover on February 12th, 2024

      1st Answer Example

      "I saw the posted range is between $120,000 and 140,000. This is within my goal salary."

      Written by Stephanie Baumhover on February 12th, 2024

      2nd Answer Example

      "I was making slightly more than the posted range, do you have flexibility on the posted range?"

      Written by Samantha Brown on February 15th, 2024

      Anonymous Interview Answers with Professional Feedback

      Anonymous Answer

      "Because I have extensive skills and work experience, I am looking for a salary of $110-120k."

      Marcie's Feedback

      It's great that you have provided a salary range instead of pigeonholing yourself. Sell yourself more, though. What kinds of extensive skills and experience do you have to offer? Remind the interviewer exactly why you deserve that salary, what you will provide their company, and why you're perfect for the role.