Salary Negotiating Tips for a 2nd Interview
Salary Negotiating Tips for a 2nd Interview
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Ok, so I had this interview 3 weeks ago. It was going really well and the last thing we talked about was salary requirements. Since the interview was going well, I shot a bit high with my expected salary requirements. I didn't get a good reaction from that. They seemed to be a bit shocked by my number. The range I gave them would put me around a 13-20% raise. From their reaction and from a lack of response from them, I figured I blew it. I was shocked to get a call today for a second interview! So now what do I do about my salary requirements if it comes up again? Since I'm getting a second shot, should I lower them a bit or stick to my guns and be firm about it? I figure if my numbers were out of reach, they wouldn't be contacting me for a second interview at all. I do like this job opportunity and I don't necessarily want to see it slip away. I would be willing to do the job for less than my stated number (8-10% raise), but if I have a real good chance to bring in a bigger offer I want to try my best to get it. So what should I do?





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Think that one thru
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Don't let your desire to get out of your current job cloud your judgment. What would you do if this were simply a better alternative to a position you really loved rather than an opportunity for you to escape where you are now? Would you lower your range in that scenario?
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They're going to give you a low-ball offer anyway. That low-ball offer will be based off of the number that you gave them. If that offer is better than you expected, and you really want to leave your present job, then take it.
It's all about leverage. How much are you worth to them vs. how much leaving your current job means to you.
I'd say if they make you a competitive offer (say 8-10% raise), take it. This is assuming you are competitively compensated at your current employer.
Good luck.
Let us know what happens.
V
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"Does the man make the journey or does the journey make the man" - Mark Twain
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I agree with others not to lower your requirement, but know it might be hard to stick w/ 20% increase (ref EQguys' post) when you gave them a range that started at 13%.
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"A good deal is just a state of mind."
Yeah, I probably got screwed at the time, but I was happy with the deal I negotiated. EQguys might not make a move for less than a 20% raise; bradpa77, your current state of mind might indicate that a good deal doesn't require 20%.
The last move I made was lateral in terms of salary but I was absolutely miserable at the job I left. A lateral move was definitely a positive in that instance.
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Vacation Days
Flex Time
Medical Benefits,
Matched Retirement Funds
Salary, base or rate of increase
Commissions based on productivity or new clients brought in
Moving Expenses
Recruitment bonus for other talent that you bring in
Signing Bonus
I am sure there may be more negotiable items that I can't think about at the moment.
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If you manage to get a 20% rise in this current climate that is one hell of a result.
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If you manage to get an interview in this current climate, that's one hell of a result!
I've been sending emails and making calls for two weeks now. Everybody is either holding steady or has layed people off themselves.
David
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That said, as other people have mentioned, any interview is good in this climate. Normally I would say dont move for less than 10% increase but I would accept 5% in this current climate. My wife went through interviews and they were offering 15-20% less than they would have 6 months ago.
If you do settle for a small increase then make sure there is a salary review clause in there with some type of assurance that you will get raises if you perform.
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An employer can do all the tap-dancing they want about how great it is to work there, and that there are more important things than money. I believe it is an immutable fact of human nature that people just don't want to spend money on things they don't value. Low pay equals low value. I have passed through companies that treat engineering like a "necessary evil". Pay and work climate both sucked.
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Mike McCann
MMC Engineering
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The silence may have been them contemplating your proposal and figuring out that it was reasonable. Since they called you back, its up to them to put something on the table now & for you to figure out if you could live with it.
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Never, but never question engineer's judgement
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