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Hopefully, money will be
brought up at some point through your interview. This is a
sure sign of an employer's interest in you and your skills.
But, you should not press on the issue. Never bring up the
subject of compensation until the potential employer mention
it first. If not, you risk sending the wrong message-that
you're more interested in money than in what you can do for
the company. This might cause an employer to think twice, as
it were, about your application. No one wants to hire
someone whose only interest is getting paid.
Worst-Case Scenario: “The
Salary Discussion is a Screening Device”. If the
topic of pay comes up early in the interview, you should
understand that this is probably a screening question. The
wrong answer here could take you out of further
consideration for the position. Thus, your best strategy at
this point is to avoid answering any questions related to
money. If you must respond to such questions, you should ask
the interviewer to first tell you what his or her
compensatory range is for the job. ...For better results,
try to focus on the job, what it requires and what it should
pay instead of your own economic needs. This will help keep
you calm and collected. You don't want to let emotions guide
your salary negotiations.
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