One of the most common questions asked by employers during a job interview is what your salary expectations are. This can be difficult to answer because you want to put yourself in the best position to get the highest salary possible.
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Career and money expert Erin McGough details the best things to do and things to avoid when negotiating salary via TikTok.
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Companies want to gauge your salary expectations.
Companies often ask salary expectations questions right away because they want to know how much you’ll only accept or if your salary expectations are completely out of range. It is important to be careful whether you are disclosing a lower or higher number.
“If the numbers are too low, you risk being looked down upon; if the numbers are too high, you risk being seen as too high,” McGough said in the video.
If you are asked to give a number, don’t be afraid to counter the question and ask first how much they plan to pay for the role. This way, you can find out how much they are already willing to pay for the opportunity before you blurt out the numbers. You may be surprised to find that the lowest price for the product range is already more than what you were looking for. Using this strategy, you could potentially earn an even higher salary if the offer is extended.
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What to do and what not to do when negotiating salary
McGough explained some of the best and worst things you can do when negotiating your highest salary.
do:
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Express that you are flexible about salary amounts.
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Ask your employer how much they are willing to pay you.
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Avoid telling your employer your salary amount from the beginning.
stop it:
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Please say only one number.
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Reveal your current salary.
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Be indifferent and say you’ll take whatever paycheck you get.
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Say you “want” or “desire” a specific salary.
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Don’t be unprepared for job market statistics or what other employers are currently paying for similar roles.
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