Job interview ? on salary expectations

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Every interview I have been on asks, "so what are your salary expectations or what salary are you currently making?" Well, I'd like to make a million dollars, thanks for asking.

Some just point blank ask me, "so how much are you making at your current position?" What do I say? The truth? Should I add $30k to that figure?

I know they are asking to see what's the lowest they can offer, but I want to know what's the highest they'll go? How do I win this battle?

Should I say something like, "well I'd like to make a salary applicable to the degree and experience I have for this industry, how much does the position pay?"

I have a big interview tomorrow for a job I really want and don't want to low ball myself...so suggestions please!

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Specializes in GYN-ONC, MED/ONC, HEM/ONC.

I like to say the following, after doing some research about the mean salaries of NP's in the geographic area:

"I'd like to make a salary comparable/on par with what NP's in area are making." If they try to get a number out of me I really try to dodge it, and say, it's negotiable. Then, if they low-ball, I don't feel bad asking for more.

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Every interview I have been on asks, "so what are your salary expectations or what salary are you currently making?" Well, I'd like to make a million dollars, thanks for asking.

Some just point blank ask me, "so how much are you making at your current position?" What do I say? The truth? Should I add $30k to that figure?

I know they are asking to see what's the lowest they can offer, but I want to know what's the highest they'll go? How do I win this battle?

Should I say something like, "well I'd like to make a salary applicable to the degree and experience I have for this industry, how much does the position pay?"

I have a big interview tomorrow for a job I really want and don't want to low ball myself...so suggestions please!

Take a look at this thread. There is a lot discussed here. Especially page 4.

https://allnurses.com/nurse-practitioners-np/np-salary-negotiations-276817.html

If you have time go to Barnes and Noble or Borders and get this book:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/dp/1580089682?tag=getrichslo-20

If you don't have time look at this synopsis here:

http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2009/05/06/negotiating-your-salary-how-to-make-1000-a-minute/

and this webpage here:

http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2008/02/19/the-answer-to-the-toughest-interview-question/

Bottom line get them to make the offer. That gives you the power.

David Carpenter, PA-C

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