How to Answer “What are Your Salary Expectations” on Applications & in the Job Interview
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How to Answer “What are Your Salary Expectations” on Applications & in the Job Interview // What is the best answer to “What's Your Expected Salary” on a job application and in the job interview? It can definitely matter what you answer to this salary expectation question, and yes; it can disqualify you immediately. You must know how to answer expected salary question on application because you could go too high and count yourself out, or go too low and undercut your potential bags of money.
Stay until the end because I’ll show a step-by-step guide on how to do the research to give the right number when answering the salary expectation interview question. So many people get rejected when they answer interview questions about your salary expectation, so I’ll discuss what to write so this doesn’t happen to you.
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Madeline, I had a phone interview this morning and I've been prepping all weekend watching your videos. I was watching this video just before they called and I used your example saying "Well, I am open since my current work is freelance, I am looking for something more stable and consistent to industry standard" The interviewer sounded satisfied and told me the company was offering competitive industry standard rates and moved on. Your videos really helped me in prepping, interviewing was always a struggle for me but you gave me the confidence I need to help sell myself. thank you.
Unfortunately, I was turned down for the position, but thank you for helping me build my confidence.
@@stanleyguarnelo1101 I hope you managed to find something else!
Jesus Christ, these games we’re forced to play…This is ridiculous. Why can’t HR people make all of this simpler for everyone?
Seriously. It all seems so stupid
Yep, I’m 60, was self employed my whole life, having my first interview and I look at the complete bullshit questions, I’m going to play out my last few years in huge company doing co Solti g work in construction. I’ve hire 100’s of people and fired my share, I never asked these bullshit questions, it’s like they want you to bullshit them and flatter them with some much shit that the best bullshitter gets the job. I’m floored at the crap you need to tell them. But like in everything it’s a game and I’m good at games, so I’ll play along.
Oh and it worked…….my charm had I’m sure most of it. But great videos on how to do the interview ect. Thanks.
Play the player! Beat them , I agree it’s BS but it’s the way it is
When it comes to money it’s always a game.
'Fairy Job Mother' - that is gold self-made gal! :D I honestly could watch your videos with a bag of popcorn - they are so entertaining!
Haha so glad to hear that!
I can’t believe this worked! I did everything you said and asked about THEIR range and they said 10-30k more than my range I had in mind! 🤯
I can’t express enough how helpful your videos are!! No fluff , all meat. Thank you
Ive watched your videos for roughly 3 days, and wrote down sample questions and my answers based on information I got from your videos from sample answers. Ive had two interviews for two places, I got the job offer from the 2nd job on the spot! I start tomorrow! Its a customer service position in a field I've never worked in! They're going to pay for my education to get my state licensing in Insurance, as well as pay the cost of the license! Thank you so much from the bottom of my heart, for making these videos. You truly helped me be more precise on what to go in and say to impress them! Instead of my usual process which is to wing it, and then I freeze and dont know what to say!
Wow!
I tried to avoid answering by saying im open to negotiate salary dependent upon benefit structure. and the interviewer would not let it go. I tried it again and she rattled off the benefits and asked again. I gave a number which I thought was the low end and she raised her eyebrows. I knew it was over😒
Nothing wrong with asking for a salary range early. You are saving time for you and the company.
I would add that if you offer them a range early in the process, once you have finished the process and know more about the expectations, you can change the range upward by 10% or more if what you learned about the job demands throughout the interview process warrants asking for more.
I‘m so happy that I found your videos! I just had an „informal“ interview for a promotion with the new boss and I think I nailed it! Especially because I prepared the „tell me about yourself“ question very well and I kinda used it to answer „why do you want this new job?“ as well. Our chemistry was great, I asked some questions, told a funny story and I‘ll be in the penal interview next week! She even offered me to reach out to her before the interview if I need help with my preparation 😁😃
hi, I have to say your videos are a blessing to see I always freeze up whenever job recruiters want me to give a number for salary expectations because I don't want to go over their budget or degrade my worth with the skills and education I have. I appreciate you making people's lives easier in the hiring process because it's a storm that will wipe you out so quickly if you don't have the necessary wisdom and tools to beat the system.
Madeline! I want to thank you for being such an exceptional resource.
I spent a considerable amount of time considering whether or not I wanted to switch jobs & your channel was a major driver in my decision.
With the help of your videos, I received four generous offers & ultimately landed a fully remote position that was a 50+% base pay raise over my previous employer!
I watched your videos & never thought something like this could happen to me. I'm excited about just how wrong I was!
Thank you!
Currently binging these videos, had a successful first round interview.
I actually just wrote and submitted a cover letter I'm confident about. Thank you so much for this video!!
This is the most complete answer to the question I've found on YT; thank you!
I just wanted to stop by to say thank you. Thanks to your advice I got the job I wanted so much. Thank you again very much.
And.... it worked! Wow! Just today I got the question from a hiring manager "What are your salary expectations/range?" before I have even had the chance to interview. His HR referred him to me regarding a position I didn't even know existed. Talk about being intimidated! Anyhoo, I came across your channel for the first time today and this video popped up so I watched and dared to use the reverse technique of "I am open and looking for the best overall fit and package, which includes other factors besides just salary. What range are you targeting?" and he replied back with all the benefits (PTO, 401k, etc) and asked for a pdf copy of my resume and he also GAVE ME THE RANGE! my MIND is officially BLOWN 🤯 many many thanks!
Madeline, I've used your advice on this salary question and was able to give the best answer that I can give. Thankfully, the job offered the higher end of the range that I've researched from Glassdoor. I still have more stages to go after this phone interview, but thank you so much! Your contents are so helpful and inspiring.
Them: “What’s Your Ideal Salary?”
You: "I expect to be fairly compensated for the value I bring to this position. What is the range for this position?"
And right here you're going to get insight into the character and openness of the employer.
SCENARIO 1
Them: "We have a budget of between $45,000 and $55,000. How does that line up with your expectations?" (they sound like an upfront organization)
SCENARIO 2
Them: "We have to know what you're looking for before we reveal that. Do you have a figure in mind?" (hmm, this is interesting)
You: "That would depend on knowing more about the requirements and expectations for this position. Can you share what is budgeted for this position?"
Them: "No, we really can't, but let's move on ... we can talk about the money later." (hmm, definite red flag)
You: "Actually, in the interest of saving everyone's time, I'm hesitant to move on until we see if we're in the ballpark." (said with a friendly and expectant look)
Them: "As we said, we can't reveal that at this point." (Run Forrest, run)
You (starting to gather up your things): "Well, this sounds like a wonderful opportunity for the right person, and I appreciate you having me in" (and start gracefully leaving)
First of all, there is no one way, right way, one-size-fits-all way to do any of this.
And generally, employers want to pay the least they can, and employees want to earn the most they can, so there's always going to be tension and horse-trading (negotiating) going on.
But there's the issue of openness and, if you will, efficiency. There's no real point in stringing things out for several weeks (or months) only to discover at the end that an agreement on money can't be reached.
So in Scenario 1, we see an employer who has a budgeted position (as almost every position is), who is willing to be open and forthright, and is communicating that they are not trying to get the employee "on the cheap." This also shows respect for the candidate.
In Scenario 2, we see an employer who is not forthcoming, who is trying to force the candidate to reveal their wanted salary in order to (hopefully) lock them into a salary lower than the employer could pay, or to play the candidate along so they can offer a lower salary at the end, after the candidate is committed to the job.
See here: www.asktheheadhunter.com/8301/only-naive-wusses-are-afraid-to-bring-up-money
Thank you for sharing. How would you negotiate a salary with an employer that practices "pay equity," which is always nonnegotiable. "All employees in similar roles in our organization are given the same compensation package." This is becoming the new NORMAL.
“If you’re watching this and you’ve already said a salary that is too low, don’t worry…” THANK YOU FAIRY JOB MOTHER THIS IS WHY I CLICKED ON YOUR VIDEO. Okay now I need to watch and learn how to dig myself out 😂
Thank you so much! I had an interview today and it went amazing, thanks to all of your videos. I binge watched them all yesterday and it made me feel SO confident! They called and offered me the job 30 minutes later! The catch, I did have to turn the job down due to the salary offer. I have another interview tomorrow with a different company … fingers crossed!!
WAY TO GO!
ALL D BEST
It's too bad you have to go thru all that just to learn the pay sucks.
Did you make a counter offer?
This is very true. I had the chance to work at a multi-billion dollar company in 5 different departments/teams and went back for a second time as a temp contractor after the business transformation. Each VP group was different. Its all about the VP and how they manage bad behaviors and encourage the teams to do better. In 2019 this company started getting rid of top level people with bad behaviors. When I came back you could see the change, you could see subtle differences. There are still some kinks with some people that were OG and slipped through but that wont last long. The last team especially I fell in love with. Fast-pace but positive and understanding. The team gave me a good-bye party I was given gift cards it was fantastic!! And I was only a temp contractor!! Good leadership, diversity, and educating makes a difference. It does help that the CEO is great as well and his EA. Great video!
This is great advice. Preparation is key because some interviewers will not let the question go without a 'number'. Knowing the comparable market rate and stating a range in the top 3rd (ish) tier of the salary chart is a good strategy. Thanks!
I want to say thank you! i watched your previous videos before my interview for internship and I got in! Thanks again! ❤️
So happy for you!!
Madeline, I just want to say THANK YOU!!!!!! Your videos got me my dream job with dream pay to match!! Following this advice specifically got me a 50% increase in pay than what I was previously making. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!! Wifi hi five!
This is great, I have learned you need to negotiate with recruiters with contract-to-hire positions as well.
Yes!
Unfortunately I didn't find you until I entered a salary on the online application. The position is new for the company so they weren't able to give me a range. I am now waiting for reference checks and then their offer. I have researched the local salary ranges for the position using the companies you mentioned. Thank you for all the great advice in your videos.
so humble from you to share this with us. Thank you 🙏
I really appreciate all the advice you give. Thank you fairy job mother!!!
i just had my interview today and i’ve been watching all your videos this past week!! heres to hoping i got the job
Rooting for you! How did it go?
You make it so interesting! Thank you for your information.
Hi Madeline, do you have a video on how/what to negotiate for if the first offer was *significantly* higher than what you've expected or what your current experience/seniority but you have what it takes to get up to speed (hence the offer)? Thanks
Thank you for your formula of taking the average and making that your minimum
Madeline! Thanks so much for this video because boy I just got off of the phone with my interviewer and he was like "So moving forward this is how the process will go... xyz and you should hear back from us on Monday!"
Thank you for the video - so helpful!
Thank you for the awesome tips!! :)
This video is so helpful because many old style salary related question advise/book/video ignore the fact that interviewer are pushing for a number so early in the application or interview stage. It's harder to be vague or get around that question nowadays.
Inconceivable video clip, much obliged for sharing.
This was so good.
Great advice! They are very helpful for me. 😄
this video needs more views...great stuff
I am not from the US and it is mandatory for employers to put the range or the salary that potential candidate will earn in my country. I have also tried to avoid giving a number or range, to see how it works, and they simply do not move on from this question unless you give them an idea. They ask it on the first "triage" phone call interview, too so very very early. I also tried to tell them I would like to know more about the position and the responsibilities before talking about my expectations and was still asked to give an answer how much I would like to receive. Find it hard to get it right..
Hi Madelyn, I wanted to say I’ve been following you for over a year now and im so so thankful for your channel and many others on this platform. I have used your tips on resumes, interviews and follow up’s and I am now going into my final interview with the executive director on Monday and was assured that a job offer will follow soon after. Salary hasn’t been brought up at all yet so I am arming myself with the knowledge to be ready in case the salary question comes up then.
I am so ready! I know I bring valuable skills and knowledge that I cannot allow them to undermine me.
How did it go?
What about if you're switching careers and don't have any experience? Do you still ask for the same range of pay (medium to high)?
This is a good question. I'm in this situation right now
The key is to research and determine your value as it fits teh job - including a new career. What skills, certifications, background, education, etc. do you have that fits the job? It is rarely just about the job-specific technical abilities. It includes soft or transferable skills such as communication, management, etc. Use teh same "language " on your resume as the job for each company. When you look at it in that light, do you meet and/or exceed teh basic requirements? If so, same deal as taught in this video. Are you lacking in areas? Get some relevant projects and/or technical courses/practice under your belt asap (Udemy, LinkedIn Learning, EdX, etc. offer free or cheap training courses, especially if you have a college email ".edu" address).
"potential bags of money" I love your content!
Thanks for sharing!
Madeline, I am loving your videos! What advice do you have when they ask what your CURRENT salary is? I’ve seen suggestions of “I’m not comfortable with sharing that”. Any other examples? For me, this seems like it could really dampen the energy of the interview and come across as not cooperative.
I have no problem telling them what I want. I have had numerous interviews and offers in the past 3 years and I found that If I stand my ground on my salary, I get a job where they really want me, and I feel good about it. Yes it's negotiable, but I will NOT tell them the number I will "settle" for, because that is giving them the number to go DOWN from. Of course, if I were to go into a different industry I would give them the standard narrative you are teaching.
Thank you so much for these great tips! Question: Do you have any advise on how to find good jobs in the hidden job market? If please let me know, thabk you so much!
Thank you!! ❤ Loved this tutorial. I've watched a few videos now and I feel alot more prepared than I did when I woke up this morning. Much appreciated!! Wi fi high five haha
That’s great to hear, WiFi high five!🖐️
Thanks
This video has been really helpful! I do have a question in light of the new California law regarding pay transparency, hoping to get some advice here. 🙌
The company I’ve interviewed with has finalized my rounds and the recruiter finally asked me this question. Given that there’s a new California pay transparency law requiring employers to disclose compensation range (even in the JD), what is the best way for me to make them aware of this law without coming across as offensive? I had already sent them the canned response of you give me a range and I’ll let you know if that sounds OK. They then responded saying they’re inexperienced in hiring in the states, so they don’t have enough data to benchmark their expectations against (sus I know). What should I do? 😅
This is great editing 🤣 Great minds think alike!!
I do not disclose salary expectations until after the job interview. They then mentioned how high they're prepared to go. Now given the fact I wouldn't work for that pay. I'm planning on going back, and say it's ok then proceed to decline the job offer if it is there. Sometimes I feel like if they don't see me, then it makes it easy for them to forget about me. If I got accepted I'd have so much more leverage over the matter.
Amazing video, Madeline!
One questions though.
What if the the average salary as per Glassdoor/LinkedIn is lower than or equal to my current salary? How should I choose my salary range in such a situation?
I mentioned the bottom of your salary range should be at the lowest at the 50% percentile, but of course can be higher.
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Hi, if the job I want only has 4 data points on Glassdoor and is flagged as High Confidence, should I go ahead and put those numbers for my range? Seems a bit high although I might be mistaken
How are u sitting so perfectly in that chair with them wings on your back because I swear YOU ARE AN ANGEL 😇 omg thanks for the info
I don't live in US, so unfortunately for me it's hard to gain any information about the salaries for a certain positions. I'm struggling to answer this question all the time so end up giving them a number. Fortunately, one time I didn't so will see how it will proceed. Thanks for you videos, Madeline !
This is great advice, thanks you! Let’s say you did the research and even spoke to a hiring manager friend from a different branch of the company and you know the exact number they are targeting, the cap they are hiring for the position you are interviewing for. Is it advantageous to give that exact number or even compete with other candidates by asking for lower salary but perhaps increased benefits- maybe like commute reimbursement or matching?
What about if they place a salary on the job listing and you apply? Is it negotiable?
I've had interviewers insist on a number after doing the standard "I'm open. Depends on the right fit." The interview would not progress until I gave a number. In the past, I've given a high number but then explained that with the right company and the right manager, I would consider lower because it is more important to me to enjoy my work than to make as much money as possible. Then I have 2 examples to choose from (that are true): 1. In the past I left a job I loved for a new employer that offered my $40k above current salary and I was miserable at that job. 2. I have my current position at a lower salary because I loved the job (I was switching from a contractor to full time), the people I worked with, and most importantly, the manager. Side note, I spent 30 days negotiating.
Applications are all online now and most of them have a required box that takes only numbers.
I recently applied for a position at Mars in Mexico, and got an interview through Hireview. One of the first unrecorded questions was precisely "what are your salary expectations?". Sadly there wasn't any comparable salaries in glassdoor or linkedin for that posion, but 1 job posting with same position and similar sector, so I wrote that down as reference. I feel like I nailed the interview but fear that maybe that range I put down was "too high" though I wrote "flexible". It's been 9 days and have't had a follow up from them which would be an excel examination :/ Though if my range was too high I feel like it is better off me moving on and searching for a company that pays accordingly ones skills and knowledge!
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If you apply for a job that gives a salary range on the posting is acceptable to ask for something near the high end if your experience can justify the request? Say a job posting has a ranged of 45k-65k and your honest desired number is 60k (or obviously more).
I shot way too high on the online application. HR emailed me and let me know their range was lower and asked if I would be okay with it. I interviewed and got an offer.
Hi! I would like to ask you if you could answer my question..
If the hiring manager is canceled the interview… what does that mean? Like they don’t be able to interview with me due to their conflict schedule, and they asked me to reschedule the interview, so it could be pick other candidates, or the position is closed? Any idea? Thanks!
Great tips! Very helpful My only challenge is what if they are transparent with their salary range during the application process. Do you say that you are flexible? I mean they said a range first? 🤔🤔
2:01 omg, you're the bestest!!!
I don't apply for any role that requires an online application where I need to state a range. That method and question eliminates that employer from my 'shopping list' of places to work.
How do you navigate salary negotiation upon hire? The salary was listed, but I believe I can get more.
Nice personality Madeline
2:01 you read my mind 🤣
Exactly lol! Mine too haha
How about negotiating outside the salary range? On a position thats been up for a while?
Should you add any links for proof of salary in your email counter offer?
so i gave my range from the get go on the application prior to my interview for 65k-75k and they gave me 75k but now that i look back i saw the job post with a higher range for their budget(not sure how accurate the resource of that number) but it was from 75k to 99k. Should i still try to negotiate? or would they think that im greedy and indecisive? thank you for your insight! the job title is Designer II in the interior design/architectural field! thank you:)
What did you end up doing? Thank you
To anyone watching this. Keep your head up :)
If I see that on a form, I put something like 10 million. Good place to start negotiations
What if the application is online and it asks for what your salary expectation is?
How long does the average person keep a job these days before moving on? It sounds like you've had quite a few jobs already. When the employer asks where do you see yourself in 5 years, do you answer with, "Three jobs down the road from here?" Your interviewing prowess seems to stem from interviewing so many times with so many companies and holding so many different jobs. What about folks who hold their jobs for 10 years or more and don't interview that often?
I just had an interview where they asked my compensation expectations. I gave them a range $15,000-$20,000 more than I'm making at my current position just to see what I could get. They said that I was asking on the top end of their pay scale to which I responded with "Yeah, my current company pays very well and many other companies find it hard to compete." I guess I bruised their ego because they offered me the job with the additional $20,000.
Okay, I FINALLY used this strategy on call with a recruiter just now... IT WORKED PERFECTLY-- the recruiter did not even budge when telling me not just a range, but an exact salary and it is also within my desired range (which I did not expect for the role although it is one I am very interested in)
Really hoping for this one... and really thankful to have your videos and energy to boost me on this journey for my first full time position:)
What if they list a pay range? Should you go for it? Or could there be consequences?
And what to do if a recruiter pushes so hard in the first interview?
I hear what you’re saying but you always have to mentioned the salary that pays the bills especially rent. If they don’t pay you enough to cover rent you’re going to find yourself homeless
I always tell them what I need not what they want to hear or you will be screwed. If not see you later on to the next job.
I went to Glassdoor like you mentioned, and the position that I am interviewing for-the salary is way off the charts for the position asked, even for starters. The range is off. Even the top pay does not make it to the bottom pay of the Glassdoor base pay and it is under the same company, same location. It is up to date, not a managerial position. This is very confusing that they are offering a low pay job, very low base and top pay whereas the base and top pay reflected on Glassdoor for the beginner position is very high. This makes it hard to bargain for a salary increase, since it is an increase of thousands of dollars.
Do you have a video for interviewing for the company you currently work for now ? Most of your videos are for companies that we don’t work for . I’m currently interviewing for a promotion . I can’t find any videos .
Lol this video was posted an exact week too late to it being helpful for me. I haven't heard back from the recruiter for a week. This is an internal position at another location. Should I move on?
Have you tried reaching out to the recruiter? I think after a week it would be fine to ask about the status.
Hi, I'm a BIG fan!
I hope you can answer a question or point me to a video. Someone once told me that if I won't be taking the employer's health benefits, I could leverage that to ask for higher pay. Being from HR, have you seen this? What is your advice about how much more, like a percentage, to ask for, and how to go about it?
Thanks!
what if the job's remote? do i base it off my location? which is a bedroom community of NYC with super high cost of livng. do i explain thats why i need more money lol
Many HR ask in the first contact
I had given an interview & 10 days later i send an follow-up mail, i got a reply to it saying "HR will reach you" what does it mean??
I don’t have any salary expectations. I only have a formula for retirement.
How about enough to actually live on and an yearly increase with CPI.
What if they say you can't match your salary requirements? What do you say?
“I don’t know the full scope of the role at this point in the process to accurately price myself, but I would love to know your budget for the position.”
Should I be concerned the job I just had a screening phone interview for was just reposted on linked in on a Saturday? -_-
DO these also apply to retail and food industry jobs?? Because there is no 2nd interviews. They usually make the decision with one interview.
Do you use your phone camera?
First of all I can’t believe a Branch manager in NYC makes between 65k and 95k … how do these guys survive with the cost of living being what it is in NYC?
What if the job description gives you a range from example 65k - 87k? What would the best answer be?