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What salary expectations do you have?

What salary expectations do you have?

In order to conduct successful salary negotiations, it is important to obtain thorough information before the interview - the answer to the question "What salary expectations do you have?" must be well prepared.

If you stack them too deeply, you are selling at a lower price and may ask a HR specialist why he sells so cheaply.

However, if you play poker too high, the applicant shows self-confidence - but may catapult himself out into it.

Therefore, preparation is essential.

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But how should a candidate become clear about his salary expectations? Think about two important things in advance:

  • A frame area with which you give the first concrete figures
  • Your pain threshold, below which you don't want to work under any circumstances.

It is particularly important with these points that you remain realistic. Research beforehand what salaries are common in the industry and how much of your work experience is useful for this job! You will also find many salary tables on the Internet, for example https://www.gehaltskompass.at/

Always keep in mind: your work has a lot of value! - Do not "sell" yourself under value, because if you are not convinced of yourself and your own abilities, how do you intend to convince someone else?

Can you orient yourself on the salary information in the advertisement

A brief explanation of why the salary is in the advertisement: Since March 1st, 2011 it has been mandatory in Austria to state the minimum salary in job advertisements. This salary statement should make jobs comparable and serve as information for applicants in advance. In addition, it should minimize the income gap between men and women. And even today - 3 years later - the meaningfulness is still controversial:

There are three groups of applicants to distinguish: some do not take these numbers seriously, others are confused and need to be clarified first. The third group can be put off and does not even apply - the addition of an overpayment with appropriate qualifications and previous years of service is often overlooked.

In a personal interview, the topic of salary / wages is easier to discuss and also easier to understand for the applicant, so I recommend all applicants to apply for positions that may have a low minimum salary, but address the area of ​​responsibility!

The following still applies to all applicants: Only those who know what they are worth and who can present themselves well can negotiate their salaries successfully!

So more courage, even in salary negotiations!

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