I want to wish everyone a Happy New Year. Also, please go to http://www.strategicsearch.com/interview-preparation-tips/index.php and then click on 7th to view this month’s interviewing tip, which is how do you handle a salary question? This often takes the form of an employer asking you how much money you are looking to make?
The best answer, especially for your first interview, is: I am open on the money the key is the opportunity. The reason is research shows that whatever amount you state on your first interview will either be too high or too low. If it is too high, you may knock yourself out of consideration for that job! If it is too low, you may cheat yourself out of an extra thousand or two in salary.
Therefore, remember to say, “I’m open on the money, the key is the opportunity.” Then stick to this answer no matter how hard the interviewer pushes you during your first interview.
