How To Handle the “Expected Earnings” Question

NO ONE LIKES A “CANNED” response to a tough interview  question,  and  this  applies  equally  to  the salary question. Nevertheless, it can’t hurt to consider a few strategies  that work so  that you can put whatever seems most appropriate into your own words.
Strategy 1: Delay Your Response
“I really need to think about my visit here today and what I know about the job responsibilities before I can answer that question.”
Strategy 2: Compare Yourself to Others “Can you tell me what range of salary you have for other employees with a similar education and experience level to mine?”
Strategy 3: Make a Candid Request for Advice “John, perhaps I should rely on your help here.You’ve been in the industry for many years and I am sure you have a better handle on what might be appropriate for experience like mine. What number would you find competitive if you were in my shoes?”
Strategy 4: Turn the Question Around “I’m expecting that you’d offer me a competitive wage, but what that might be is probably best determined by how I fit into the range of experience of other employees. What range did you have in mind for this job?

Tips on Resume Format

Here are the key components of a standard resume which must be in your Resume:

• Identification
• Job Objective
• Education
• Professional Experience
• Key Accomplishments
• Affiliations/Interests
• References

What Is A Resume?

CV

A resume is a snapshot of your strengths, especially the how of why you are better than the others who have also applied. Your resume is a tool with one specific purpose: to win an interview. A resume is an advertisement, nothing more, nothing less.

A resume is often the first line of contact. It establishes a first impression of a potential job candidate's skills, background and hiring value. If written well, this impression can be a positive one, offering the reader a sense of the candidate's "fit" for the position and company being targeted. If written really well, it may convince the reader that the job candidate is ideally suited for the job. When coupled with an effective cover letter, the resume can be a very strong marketing tool.

Six Strategic Moves in an Offer Negotiation

1) One classic negotiation technique is called “the flinch” in negotiation circles. When a hiring manager extends you an offer, he or she is watching your reaction. This is not the time to use the deadpan expression of a poker player. Instead, react with a slight but visible flinch. This sets the stage for the following discussion.

2) Plan your concessions. Know which of your issues are most important and which ones you are OK with losing. Peel off a few that you don’t really care about to help you win the ones you do.

3) Learn as much as you possibly can before the meeting about what may be important to the other side.

4) Don’t be afraid to use a deadlock as a negotiation ploy. Standing your ground may force your opponent into revealing how important you are to their organization. This is a last-ditch strategy, however; they may also withdraw the offer.

5) Do you have a small request that can wait until after your agreement? Sometimes, employers are so glad to be done with the process that they’ll allow you to come back for more once the negotiation is over. But don’t go overboard, or they may reconsider their offer.

6) Be friendly, keep your antennas up, and learn as much as you can about what is important to the other side. “Don’t build walls; build bridges,” says Chester Karrass, negotiation trainer and speaker.

Top functional areas for hiring-2011

In 2011, the top 10 growing functional areas for recruitment and their corresponding percentage increases are:

1. Sales – 27 percent
2. Information Technology – 26 percent
3. Customer Service – 25 percent
4. Engineering – 21 percent
5. Technology – 19 percent
6. Administrative – 17 percent
7. Business Development – 17 percent
8. Marketing – 17 percent
9. Research/Development – 15 percent
10. Accounting/Finance – 14 percent

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