Physician Assistant Mock Interview
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What are your salary requirements?
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Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
The best thing that you can do when asked about your salary expectations is to be open and honest about what you are currently earning and where you want to be in the future. If you are asking for more than you currently make, be sure to give reasons to substantiate your salary requirements.
Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
"I can share with you what I am currently earning and where I would like to be in my next position. Currently, I am earning a base salary of 88K plus health benefits. I'd like to earn a bit above that in my next position as I have two years of experience from when I started at my current salary."
Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
"As I am new to my career as a physician assistant, I am happy to negotiate my earnings based on your typical salary for this role."
Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
"I am negotiable with my salary expectations. However, I am not inclined to lose compensation. Compensation to me, though, is not just net pay. I consider work hours, drive time, benefits, and more. Currently, I earn a base salary of 98K."
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Anonymous Answer
According to AAPA, the mean salary for a new graduate in a primary care setting in Minnesota is within the range of 110,000-120,000 which is what I am expecting.
Rachelle's Feedback
Good work! You come armed and prepared based on research and evidence. This approach perfect.
Anonymous Answer
I'm comfortable with compensation that's in line with the industry average, and that can reflect my education and skills level. I am however flexible and open to hearing about the facility's compensation expectations for this level.
Stephanie's Feedback
Salary is always a really tricky question, and you do a great job of deflecting the question while showing genuine interest in the opportunity. I would suggest having a range in mind, in case you're pressed for a specific number. (I always suggest to only provide this if pressed, and never provide an actual number, but rather say, "My target range is XYZ..."
Anonymous Answer
As a newly qualified Physician Assistant, I would expect to start on the NHS band 7 of their Agenda for Change pay scale.
I would, of course, prioritize fulfilling all competencies required of me in this position and I welcome annual reviews and appraisals to progress further.
Chad's Feedback
Great answer! You have done your research and have the information required to support your salary expectation. Nice work!
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