Another dodge I use is to say that while salary is important, its about the whole package (job role, culture, people you work with, responsibilities, vacation time, bonus, etc) and that I am open to working with them if we decide that I am the right person for the position and the position is right for me.

And at least in the IT field, i really dont think it is that they dont care about your performance… most people have budgets and ranges they have to be in, except for possibly higher level exec positions, so i dont suggest taking it that way. I suggest that you you need to consider if the full package, including what you will be doing and who you will be doing it with as part of whether you want the job (given what you need to make).

All that said, I typically try to find out what range they have to see if it is worth my time, if they broach the topic first, and then do my best to push negotiation till they offer.

Just my two cents

You are exactly right. It is a be prepared to ace your interview attitude.

If you are asking about: “how to run, interview or hire”, I don’t have one in the works now …

but I will if more people demand for it … ’cause I’m a public servant

It’s not about that exact interview, it’s a general “be prepared” attitude.

A question: Do you plan to run a similar post on the other side?

“How to run an interview” or such?

Thank you for your feedback. Here are my comments … and your feedback is always welcome

#34: The principle is that you should always be ready for the job interviews at least … 1 month before you have to take an interview. Even if you are given 1 week or 3 days notice, all you need to do is to refresh your mind about what you have already taken the time to know or understand.

#12: In my experience, negotiating your salary before the job interview is for “price shopping” positions. If a position is going to price shop, then folks hiring probably do not care that much about your individual performance … they are just looking to fill the position with anybody.

However, if there is a clearly defined salary range for the position, then it is okay to let the hiring manager know that your salary expectation is withing that range and if you do apply for that position.

#46: If you are having to discuss so much about the pay and salary, before you get hired, then you may need to widen your job search and look for another position more intensively.

I believe that the employers that are worth working for … will put more emphasis on your resume, skills and what you bring to the table. If the discussion is driven by how much you get paid, then you need to look harder

Just a few things though:

34. Start your interview preparation a month or more before you take the interview

I usually have a week notice at most before an interview. And they don’t tell the company most of the time.

12 Do not negotiate compensation before you get an offer

46. After taking a job interview, decline to discuss your pay until you get a job offer

This is one of the first questions you have to answer: what is your salary expectation.

You can’t even get an interview before you answer this question. And no “I’m flexible” and “it depends”. No, they want exact amounts.

I wish it was not. But I liked your advices, they are practical and good

Thank you … you made by day. I wrote this post from scratch entirely for you and believe me your job situation will change for the better … you just have to apply some strategy to use by using as much of the guildelines above as you can.

P.S. I am going to post one more strategy for you in a few minutes.

Have a great life.