1) If you are asked the question what are your salary expectations: I often suggest saying the job is of interest to me and then ask, “Based on my experience and education where do you see me fitting in your pay scale?”
2) If you need the job you may want to accept a position that pays less for the short term; you can always continue to apply for job opportunities.
3) Sometimes we over focus on the pay scale.
· Some jobs offer work life balance, gym memberships, cheaper or free parking
· If a job is close to home you can save money on travel and transportation costs
· Some jobs have very good health and benefits packages
· If the company has a low staff turnover try and find out why; as there is usually a reason people stay
· If the company has a high staff turnover try and find out why; as there is usually a reason people leave
When I counsel job seekers I am continually amazed how loyal and honest employees want to be to a potential employer. If an employer ensures competitive or even higher salaries and benefits they could increase retention. Remember interviewing and hiring is time consuming and costly for everyone involved.
