Job Interviews: Wait To Discuss Salary, Benefits
Are you a working or stay at home mom who’s job hunting?
You may be motivated by money (and the need to get back into the workforce as soon as possible), but experts recommend prolonging talk of money during the interview process for as long as possible.
“Let them fall in love first, BEFORE you tell them what kind of ring you need,” say hiring experts from headhunting firm, ISCJob.com.
I loved this advice. Sometimes, we all fall into the trap of wanting to get all the details sorted quickly.
“You get the picture,” says ISC. “You are not going to open the door for your first date and tell your date that it will take a three carat, unblemished stone, top grade, etc., for you to date him or her.”
“In the same way, you do not want to tell the interviewer that it will take the top end of the range and endless benefits to get you interested in the position.”
“We have had candidates do that and it never fails, the entire interview the interviewer is comparing that candidate to others in the pipeline, thinking are they worth it? Are they THAT much better than the other candidates?”
Much smarter to focus on making sure the position and corporate culture is a great fit, then sell them on YOU, get the offer and then you can push for more money if desired. But never before the offer.
“Let them eat the steak BEFORE you give them the bill.”
Great interview tip!
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About the Author: Julie Power is a writer and editor with experience in both the United States and Australia. After living in the United States for 16 years, she recently returned to live in Sydney with her husband and twin boys (9 years old).
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