What Is The Best Way To Respond To Questions From Potential Employers Regarding Salary History?

by **tupi49** » Mon Jan 06, 2014 4:41 pm

I'm attempting to get a job closer to exactly where i reside in order to cut down on my commute. I'm quite certain that the area i'm seeking to perform in has reduced salaries than exactly where i'm working now. It would be good to hold my existing salary but realistically i will have to take spend reduce. I am not fully against this considering that i'd be saving money on commuting costs. How do i answer concerns associated to salary requirements and history when prospective employers get in touch with me?

by **Channiel** » Mon Jan 20, 2014 10:27 am

Try to keep the salary negotiation as late in the process as possible. You don't want to sell yourself cheap, but you do want to get the job. The first thing for the employer, and you can tell him this, is to decide whether you are the right person for the job. If pressed, you can mention a pay range that you would consider. If you think your current salary would price you out of the market, then you can mention that you would consider less. It's probably better that you're coming from a higher salary, because it's a reflection of the value that you provide. I've put together a spreadsheet of my official salary amounts over time, which helps me keep track of it. Don't forget to list benefits and bonuses which may apply. There are plenty of job hunting books which will discuss in more detail all the ins and outs of salary negotiation. Good luck on your job hunt!

by **Pavitra** » Thu Jan 23, 2014 3:13 am

As late as possible, but accurately. Try to keep the salary negotiation as late in the process as possible. You don't want to sell yourself cheap, but you do want to get the job. The first thing for the employer, and you can tell him this, is to decide whether you are the right person for the job. If pressed, you can mention a pay range that you would consider. If you think your current salary would price you out of the market, then you can mention that you would consider less. It's probably better that you're coming from a higher salary, because it's a reflection of the value that you provide. I've put together a spreadsheet of my official salary amounts over time, which helps me keep track of it. Don't forget to list benefits and bonuses which may apply. There are plenty of job hunting books which will discuss in more detail all the ins and outs of salary negotiation. Good luck on your job hunt! crispy's Recommendations Secrets of Power Salary Negotiating: Inside Secrets from a Master Negotiator Amazon List Price: $13.99 Used from: $8.74 Average Customer Rating: 5.0 out of 5(based on 1 reviews) Interviewing and Salary Negotiation(Five O'Clock Club) Amazon List Price: $14.95 Used from: $2.10 Average Customer Rating: 3.5 out of 5(based on 3 reviews) 101 Salary Secrets : How to Negotiate Like a Pro Amazon List Price: $12.95 Used from: $0.68 Average Customer Rating: 3.5 out of 5(based on 2 reviews) Salary Negotiation Tips for Professionals: Compensation That Reflects Your Value Amazon List Price: $16.95 Used from: $10.28 Average Customer Rating: 5.0 out of 5(based on 1 reviews) Get Paid What You're Worth: The Expert Negotiator's Guide to Salary and Compensation Amazon List Price: $23.95 Used from: $9.24 Average Customer Rating: 4.0 out of 5(based on 13 reviews) Negotiating Your Salary: How to Make $1,000 a Minute Amazon List Price: $11.95 Used from: $0.36 Average Customer Rating: 5.0 out of 5(based on 13 reviews) crispy 84 months ago Please sign in to give a compliment. Please verify your account to give a compliment. Please sign in to send a message. Please verify your account to send a message.

by **Dartagnan** » Wed Jan 29, 2014 9:08 am

Be open and honest Salary history is what it is. Tell potential employers what you made at your previous job. Perhaps the salary reflected a higher wage but lower benefit package. Salary requirements. You could negotiate a lower salary to start with an increase in 90 days...explaining your willinginess to do so because of the savings on your commute. You could also request a better health care plan, a higher match on your savings package or they may pay for your furthering your education. See what they have to offer and be open minded. Sources: My experience HELENofTROY's Recommendations Secrets of Power Salary Negotiating: Inside Secrets from a Master Negotiator Amazon List Price: $13.99 Used from: $8.74 Average Customer Rating: 5.0 out of 5(based on 1 reviews) Interviewing and Salary Negotiation(Five O'Clock Club) Amazon List Price: $14.95 Used from: $2.10 Average Customer Rating: 3.5 out of 5(based on 3 reviews) Get Paid What You're Worth: The Expert Negotiator's Guide to Salary and Compensation Amazon List Price: $23.95 Used from: $9.27 Average Customer Rating: 4.0 out of 5(based on 13 reviews) HELENofTROY 84 months ago Please sign in to give a compliment. Please verify your account to give a compliment. Please sign in to send a message. Please verify your account to send a message.

by **alcander84** » Wed Jan 29, 2014 3:10 pm

Be honest about your current and expected salaries I've had a similar experience. First, do some serious research to make sure that the area closer to your home has lower salaries. If they truly are 20% or more lower, than the approach I used to great success when asked the question was to state what I was currently making, but immediately note that I realize that may be quite high for the geographic area in question.My actual employer later told me this approach was really successful. I was up for the position against a few other people apparently also moving from the same city, and I was told my admission that I realized the salaries were different made a big difference. They took it as an indicator that I had actually done some research on the industries in that area, and since that knowledge was part of what I would need for the position, that was an edge I had.So, in my experience, it is a good strategy to let them know what you are currently making(which is also useful in negotating other things like additional time off), but to also let them know you understand that the actual salary range is likely something lower. This also got me an extra 7 personal days a year for a $7500 pay cut..... Sources: my opinion newbie691678 84 months ago Please sign in to give a compliment. Please verify your account to give a compliment. Please sign in to send a message. Please verify your account to send a message.

by **Selyv** » Sat Feb 08, 2014 1:00 pm

Tell them your salary info. Unless you've been payed in the 100's of thousands, they probably will still be glad to have you as an employee if you are qualified. Sometimes, if you are very qualified, companies will raise your starting pay if that's what you were used to in the past and they really want to hire you. Negotiation is always an option as well.

by **Vardan** » Mon Feb 10, 2014 2:23 pm

You should tell them exactly what you know. Tell them your salary info. Unless you've been payed in the 100's of thousands, they probably will still be glad to have you as an employee if you are qualified. Sometimes, if you are very qualified, companies will raise your starting pay if that's what you were used to in the past and they really want to hire you. Negotiation is always an option as well. nobodyUknow 84 months ago Please sign in to give a compliment. Please verify your account to give a compliment. Please sign in to send a message. Please verify your account to send a message.

by **aescford** » Fri Feb 14, 2014 10:02 am

Salary history is what it is. Tell potential employers what you made at your previous job. Perhaps the salary reflected a higher wage but lower benefit package. Salary requirements. You could negotiate a lower salary to start with an increase in 90 days...explaining your willinginess to do so because of the savings on your commute. You could also request a better health care plan, a higher match on your savings package or they may pay for your furthering your education. See what they have to offer and be open minded.

by **tahmelapachme33** » Tue Mar 04, 2014 2:10 am

I've had a similar experience. First, do some serious research to make sure that the area closer to your home has lower salaries. If they truly are 20% or more lower, than the approach I used to great success when asked the question was to state what I was currently making, but immediately note that I realize that may be quite high for the geographic area in question.My actual employer later told me this approach was really successful. I was up for the position against a few other people apparently also moving from the same city, and I was told my admission that I realized the salaries were different made a big difference. They took it as an indicator that I had actually done some research on the industries in that area, and since that knowledge was part of what I would need for the position, that was an edge I had.So, in my experience, it is a good strategy to let them know what you are currently making(which is also useful in negotating other things like additional time off), but to also let them know you understand that the actual salary range is likely something lower. This also got me an extra 7 personal days a year for a $7500 pay cut.....

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