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What kind of salary are you seeking for? [Q 2 ]

Tread carefully with this question – you can really shoot yourself in the foot here if you answer wrong.

If you state a salary too low for the role applying for/experience/ qualifications – you can be seen as either selling yourself too short or not having the confidence in your own capabilities to the job. Worse yet – the employer may take advantage and start you on that particular wage.

If you sate a salary too high then you can be seen as overestimating your capabilities and self-importance and in most companies (maybe not in a sales environment) employers are looking for individuals that are not arrogant but capable.

First Answer
I would expect a salary, which reflects the experience and qualifications that I bring to the role. What range do you have in mind?

If the employer asks, what range is that? {Specific amount} The answer is: whatever the market rate is for somebody applying for this position.

Second Answer
I've got a strong background in this industry and my skills are a perfect match for this role. I would expect my compensation to be at the upper end of the position's salary band.
Can you tell me what that salary band is? (You your judgment when it comes to asking this question – as you should already have done your research.)

Third Answer
Based on the information I have about the position, a salary in the range £28,000-£32,000 would reflect the experience and expertise that I would bring to the role.

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