 |
 |
   |
|
| Home | Magazine | For Employers | Contact Us | FAQ | |
|
|
|
|||||||
 
I'm a recent grad. I have an interview at a place I'd really like to work. I'm wondering about giving salary expectations. If I choose to deviate from average, should it be lower or higher? Sincerely, Starting Out Dear SO: It's so much more convenient applying for a position in a unionized setting – nothing to think about, everything is spelled out! But when things aren't spelled out, it's fine to quote high rather than low if: • You've done your research
beforehand, and you know what people in your field,
with your experience, in your community typically
earn.
• You can back up the
request for above average pay with why you're worth
it based on your other experience, education, and/or
transferable skills.
• You don't go unreasonably
high and (if you want the job) back down if you
get the signals to do so.
• You prepare yourself
for the possibility of disappointment. For more information, see our earlier queries: Discuss This ArticleHave something you'd like to say? Tell us what you think! Read and post comments for this article. Like this answer? Read more questions! Browse our archive of 1,294 career questions. Also, see our master index of all MedHunters articles! Find a JobChoose your career: MedHunters is the world's biggest healthcare job board. Our job directory has 18,005 jobs with 2,490 hospitals and other direct employers. We want you to find your next job on MedHunters. Need Help? Call us at 1-888-884-8242, email us at info@medhunters.com or sign up now. Do you have a career-related question? Email us at: DearCindy@medhunters.com. |
|
