How to negotiate your salary with a recruiter
How much to ask for? When to ask for it?
It is always tricky to broach this subject during an interview. It is best to let the interviewer bring up the subject themselves: they will inevitably get around to it once you have talked about the company, the position, and your background...
So when the recruiter asks you about your salary expectations, it is best for you to ask for a realistic salary that is consistent with the market. Therefore, do not hesitate to find out about the size of the company, its turnover, how many people work there... All these elements will help you set a salary range.
Therefore, propose a salary range conducive to negotiation and avoid gaps that are too large or too small. Don't stress and remember two key things. First, the employer is profit-oriented and will therefore seek to pay you as little as possible for your services. But also, the employer's resistance to giving you the salary you hope for simply requires dialogue to find common ground. They may be testing you to see if you know how to negotiate, especially for sales positions.
Posted on February 28, 2011
Article written by The ReKrute.com team
