Great Answers, Great Questions For Your Job Interview, 2nd Edition, 2nd Edition

CHAPTER21

Great Answers to Salary-Related Questions

What kind of salary are you looking for?

    Attempt to get the company to make the first offer. Most negotiating professionals believe that whoever brings up salary first loses in the negotiating game. If possible, try to deflect the question so that you don’t disclose a number first. The following is a gutsy but effective response.

    “We are all interested in making a good salary, but it is important for me to contribute and grow along with your company. Based on this interview and speaking ...