Interview Tips - "What salary range are you seeking?"

[breerenee]

I got a second interview for my job! I have one in about an hour 1/2 im nervous but excited. Thank you!!!

[freezzertime]

You're wonderful. Thank you.

[bonesxill]

Oh my god when i memorize all of what you say the interviewer said to me you watch brian krueger and then i said yes then i got hired thx brian :)

[alisondoolittle]

This is a question I've struggled with for years! There was always the question of aiming high so you get what you really want or aiming low to get the job. It's always so difficult to know what the employer is looking for. Thanks for a great video!

[puchaChin07]

3 people failed on their interview!

[nanette757]

thanks for the advice Brian....i got the job! :)

[BrianKrueger]

@nanette757 - congrats on your new job!

[HRInformation]

Great Advice Brian! I couldn't agree more! Always allow employers indicate the salary range if possible. -Rebecca

[brains7733]

Thanks Brian, that was good, brief and straight to the point

[hearty221]

oh men, if i only knew that theres a vid like this , i should first watch this before i went to my interview and blow it away..

[nicholasczapiewski]

i totally messed this up yesterday. they asked and i gave a low number.... such an idiot...

[1awesometomboy]

yea ive been watching these videos like crazy lol becuz i have an upcoming interview so i hope that i can learn a lot and get the job

[leavalencia03]

Thank you very much about your video. They helped me alot. Thank you!

Please take some time to keep posting.

[syedabidsalar]

Hello Brian..i wanted to let you know that i got the job..thank you so much for your help..you're the best =)

[BrianKrueger]

@syedabidsalar - Congrats!

[syedabidsalar]

Hello Brian...i've cleared four interviews nd i have the last panel interview shortly..i ws wonderin tht shud i tel this oragnisation that i have rejected offers from two similar organisations just bcz i wanted to work for this particular organisation?how wud it reflect?thnx..

[BrianKrueger]

@syedabidsalar - if it comes up as an honest response to one of their questions (such as: "What other opportunities are you currently considering?") you can feel free to inform them, although don't volunteer this information independently. Also keep in mind that it does take away from your negotiating power to let them know that you do not have any competing offers.

[syedabidsalar]

@BrianKrueger -thank you so much, I had never thought about it from the negotiating point of view..really appreciate it

[BrianKrueger]

@syedabidsalar - a better negotiating position would be to say: "I do have two other offers, yet I am most interested in your organization."

[num1jmca]

Ii this video..Good point

[lara86]

thanks for your videos.. it really helps.. :)

[insolence]

Ditto.

[crit1227]

I must say Mr. Kruger I am impressed with your videos that I subscribed. Thank you for the tips I see that a few of the things I've said when asked during the interview are A+ answers. Regardless you helped me a lot. Wish me luck 8 interviews so far last week and one coming up this Monday!

[gerbilroo]

I hate to be picky but this particularl jobsearch minute actually lasted 64 seconds - I would like a refund for the 4 seconds extra please..

Only kidding - some nice advice in these!

[Kimnes86]

Hello Brian..I need some of your expert advice, I received an email response from a highly desirable job overseas, in the email the recruiter asked what are my salary expectations. I gave a response similar to the one in this video, obtained a desirable salary rage, and the recruiter asked if I agreed to this salary. I expressed high interest. and asked to meet and discuss ...

Now I haven't heard from her in almost a week! What should I do, should I email her again? Please help me out, thanks.

[BrianKrueger]

It depends on whether the Recruiter is a Corporate Recruiter (i.e. in-house) or third party Recruiter (i.e. representing you to corporations). If the former, yes, go ahead and reach out again (although the Recruiter may be waiting for a response from the Hiring Manager). If third party, give it another week, since they will need to present your credentials and wait for a response.

[levileb]

I had heard this tip before an interview and I stuck to the "make them tell you how much they want to offer" stance. We went back and forth, neither of us saying a figure. It got very awkward. Like an episode of The Office awkward. I'm glad he included an "if pressed" suggestion.

[andjelichd]

very helpful

[Pradeeptheman]

truly great tips

[747muhsin]

Very good stuff

[PrinceThe8th]

Extremely informative videos and they are all just a few seconds over a minute. I was just called for my second interview I used some of your tips in my first. THANK YOU !

[ramboswrath]

i tried to cite the examples that you said.. but the interviewer is still insisting me of what is my salary expectation.. what shoud be the best answer...? because i answer a specific amount and the interviewers expression dosnt change.. whats that mean?

[BrianKrueger]

Sometimes this will happen, that they will force you to give a number. If they have given you a salary range, you can respond whether that is an acceptable range. If they have not, give them the salary range from a reliable salary survey and ask if that range is within their expectations.

[c1cter]

Hello Brian, what if they tell you a number that makes no sense at all and this is at the beginning of the interview? Or can anyone help please?

[BrianKrueger]

If "...makes no sense at all..." means that the number they give is too low, ask them to explain the overall total compensation package. It may be that there are other components other than salary. But if it truly does not come close to meeting your needs, it would be fine to let them know that the position compensation does not meet your expectations. Don't waste your time or theirs. But you may want to ask if there are any higher level positions available first.

[vegemitesux]

Great Advice Brian I have a Job interview coming up soon and Im a bit nervous because I havent been interviewed for 6 years and havent the times changed since then.

[keez13]

Brian, you are SIMPLY THE BEST!!

[jobsworkemployment]

You did an excellent job with this and making the employer make the first move on salary is spot on.

[VF5]

Brian, on almost every online job application, I was asked to send my resume with a cover letter -- and salary requirement -- to the recruiter. Should I respond the same way even though it's not an interview but an application?

[BrianKrueger]

Best way to respond to an online job application is to put "Open" in the space for your salary requirement.

[VF5]

Thanks Brian. But how would this affect my application since the recruiter did ask it?

[BrianKrueger]

If you are open on the salary response, it should not preclude you from further consideration.

[c1cter]

Hello Brian, what if the salary they propose isn't enough and you really don't want to take the job or the range so low that it makes it look bad? How to response to this kind of situation? Thanks

[BrianKrueger]

Be straight with the employer--if you are interested in the job, but the salary is too low, tell them so. Also let them know that if they can change it to x, you would be willing to accept. If they can't, at least you've been up front with them and told them exactly why you are declining. And if they like you enough, it is possible that they may increase the offer or change the position to accommodate your request. It costs nothing to ask.

[SaurabhShekhar007]

thank you,Brian.

[tsavdarwallace]

On a recent interview I said what I was looking to get which was in the average range for that job and I followed up with, "but I am negotiable" I was not called back for testing.

[BrianKrueger]

...then it was likely not due to salary, it was due to other factors.

[bentequatro18]

youre the best brian

[crimelords]

its so nice! precise !

[s2i1d1d1h1a9r8t8]

u r brilliant

[ContrastY]

You're good, Brian.

[Kimmica20]

I like that one, nice. I wish I had seen this video when HR asked me this question weeks ago.

[cartzz08]

Simply Brilliant...

[smokinheart]

That was informative. Thank You!!!

[calgirls]

I love it thanks:)

[Reader90909]

10 stars Your the best!!!!!!!!!!

[Gannondalf]

nice one!

[salarymap]

Good, concise video. Answer with a question and be ready with salary survey range data.

[IJudgeJudy]

Great! Great! Great!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[vetmksharani]

excellent