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stone · 01-16-2008, 03:48 PM

my most memorable interview was at a company in NEPA where I was a perfect fit for the type of work. Because of the location of the company (Columbia County) the salary ranges are very low compared to the same level jobs closer to Phila. When the question came up in the interview I asked for 55 to 60K a year and I noticed an odd, uncomfortable reaction from my interviewer and I proceeded to follow up my offer with this.... " I understand that the range I am asking for may be high for the area but I assure you it is average for the industry." With that said.... done deal.... they gave me 55K a year w/ time & 1/2 for OT and I wound up making 70K that year. Pretty nice deal.

The moral to the story is... I always shoot high with my requests because if they settle on your first offer then you might feel cheated... man, i prob. could have gotten another buck or 2.... and always have a good reason for your request.

01-16-2008, 03:48 PM	#45
stone Camp Scrub Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Pottsville, PA Age: 50 Posts: 32	Re: Salary Negotiation: my most memorable interview was at a company in NEPA where I was a perfect fit for the type of work. Because of the location of the company (Columbia County) the salary ranges are very low compared to the same level jobs closer to Phila. When the question came up in the interview I asked for 55 to 60K a year and I noticed an odd, uncomfortable reaction from my interviewer and I proceeded to follow up my offer with this.... " I understand that the range I am asking for may be high for the area but I assure you it is average for the industry." With that said.... done deal.... they gave me 55K a year w/ time & 1/2 for OT and I wound up making 70K that year. Pretty nice deal. The moral to the story is... I always shoot high with my requests because if they settle on your first offer then you might feel cheated... man, i prob. could have gotten another buck or 2.... and always have a good reason for your request. __________________ "On the sidelines you could kind of feel everybody just fighting their guts out."