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Nothing divides interview opinion quite as much as salary\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n But aside from being a great way to ensure a role is right for you, finding out how much is on offer could actually help save everyone\u2019s time in the long run \u2013 especially if it turns out it\u2019s not in line with your expectations.<\/p>\n To make sure you know exactly when (and how) to ask about salary at your interview, here are a few of our top tips:<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n First thing\u2019s first: there are no set rules on talking about salary within an interview.<\/p>\n It\u2019s all about gauging the situation, and approaching the subject with caution.<\/p>\n To make sure you don\u2019t bring it up at a time when it won\u2019t be well-received, use aspects like the interviewer\u2019s approach, and the intensity of the questions you\u2019re being asked, to figure out whether money is a good topic of conversation.<\/p>\n For example, if there is a\u00a0second interview\u00a0as part of the hiring process, bringing up salary might be a better fit at this stage. But if proceedings have been particularly informal, or if it\u2019s clear there aren\u2019t any other interviews to attend, discussing money is perfectly acceptable.<\/p>\n Similarly, using your questions at the end of an interview to bring up salary isn\u2019t uncommon, and is the most effective way to introduce the subject politely \u2013 providing it\u2019s not the only thing you ask about\u2026<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n It probably goes without saying that asking how much money you could get is off limits within the first few minutes (see also: seconds) of your interview.<\/p>\n Not only could it indicate you\u2019re more interested in the money than you are in the actual job, it could also imply that you don\u2019t have much to offer in terms of skills and experience.<\/p>\n So, before you start to think about how much you\u2019re making, make sure you cover all the other interview bases first. Whether it\u2019s selling your skills, demonstrating your experience, or just concentrating on each individual question that comes up, make sure you get the basics sorted before thinking about figures.<\/p>\n After all, nobody likes a gold digger (thanks Kanye).<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Before you bring up the M word, it\u2019s important that you have salary expectations in mind \u2013 ones that represent the company and role accurately.<\/p>\n To make sure you go into the interview armed with as much knowledge as possible, it\u2019s absolutely vital to research potential salary brackets beforehand, with the role and organisation in mind.\u00a0Salary checkers\u00a0are a great place to start, but you could also try checking similar positions in your area, which should give you a good idea.<\/p>\n Once you\u2019re in the know about what they\u2019re likely to offer, you\u2019ll be able to come up with realistic salary expectations.<\/p>\n Not only does this ensure you\u2019re both on the same page in the interview, it also safely avoids any awkward silences\u2026<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Sometimes, an employer might come out and ask for your expectations before you bring it up yourself.<\/p>\n Although being asked obviously allows you the opportunity to discuss money more freely, it\u2019s always best to maintain a sense of diplomacy with your answer.<\/p>\n Slightly overstating the amount you\u2019re looking for, drawing attention to your interest in the position itself, or explaining that you need to know more before answering, are all good strategies here. Especially as they\u2019ll help you from falling into the \u2018I\u2019m flexible\u2019 trap, which could mean you end up receiving a lower offer than you\u2019re looking for.<\/p>\n However, it\u2019s also the perfect opportunity to politely ask the employer about the range\u00a0they<\/em>\u00a0have in mind.<\/p>\n N.B. lying about your current earnings is never a good idea.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Finally, succeeding in an interview often comes down to knowing your worth.<\/p>\n So before anything money related comes up, you should\u2019ve taken the time to explain your suitability and passion for the role you\u2019re interviewing for. That way, salary will be representative of your skills and experience, and the employer will be able to accurately assess if the amount they have in mind matches up.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re not sure their offer is enough for you, present your reasoning assertively, and don\u2019t be afraid to negotiate \u2013 as long as you have the grounds to back it.<\/p>\n Remember: confidence is key.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Nothing divides interview opinion quite as much as salary\u2026 But aside from being a great way to ensure a role is right for you, finding out how much is on offer could…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-7574","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-all-posts"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.uptymes.com\/edu\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7574","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.uptymes.com\/edu\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.uptymes.com\/edu\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.uptymes.com\/edu\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.uptymes.com\/edu\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7574"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.uptymes.com\/edu\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7574\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.uptymes.com\/edu\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7574"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.uptymes.com\/edu\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7574"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.uptymes.com\/edu\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7574"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}Use the interview as a guide<\/h3>\n
Pick the right moment<\/h3>\n
Get your expectations sorted<\/h3>\n
Be prepared for them to make the first move<\/h3>\n
Concentrate on showing your own value\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n