| Money is a big item on a job seeker's mind, for sure. | | | | nice icebreaker, and some hiring managers will actually |
| You know you're interested in the job, or you wouldn't | | | | say "yes," and it will change the conversation.) |
| be there, and the top of the list for you is finding out | | | | - "I'm looking for a great opportunity, and I assume the |
| the mystery of what you could get paid. But one of | | | | pay will be commensurate with the responsibility." |
| the cardinal rules of interviewing for job seekers is: | | | | (Who can argue with that?) |
| Never bring up money in your job interview. It's a BIG | | | | - "Unless you're making me a job offer, we're still trying |
| no-no. | | | | to figure out if this is going to be a good fit for both of |
| ALL you talk about in the interview is what they need, | | | | us, and I think that if it's a good fit, we'll be able to work |
| what solution they need, what problem they have, | | | | out the money issue." |
| who's been able to fix it before, and how you can fix it. | | | | But don't bring up money. If you bring it up before, it will |
| It's a big worry for people, but it's important that you | | | | damage you as a candidate. So, don't ask about the |
| don't talk about money in the job interview. Why? You | | | | bonuses. Don't ask about the salary. Ask nothing about |
| don't have anything to talk about until they make you | | | | it. You sell, sell, sell yourself throughout the interview, |
| an offer. In fact, if they ask you about money, treat it | | | | and talk about the money when they make you the |
| lightly and say something like this: | | | | offer. |
| - "Are you making me an offer?" (This is actually a | | | | |