Comments on: Interview Tip: Leave the salary out of it.

By: His_wife75

His_wife75 — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 23:41:16 +0000

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Bookmarks about Interview — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 07:30:21 +0000

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By: B.

B. — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 18:05:35 +0000

Brandon. I’m thinking about pursuing my MS in Taxation as well vs. my JD with an emphasis in Tax. What are your thoughts? I’m wondering which degree would be beneficial in the long run? Also, why are you pursuing your Masters in Tax? Thanks.

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Job Interviews: Tips for Success « Career Solutions’s Weblog — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 16:20:02 +0000

[...] relevant blog post reminds us that the interview is no place to discuss salary (unless you have to). Better to wait for a job offer before addressing this [...]

By: Bruce

Bruce — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 15:33:24 +0000

Sorry, but this comment has little to do with the negotiation topic in the original post, but rather my comment that I posted to it…

In looking back at my recent comment, I think I inadvertently did something that I hope is a lesson to people just coming into the corporate space… That is a lesson that has been preached by my bosses throughout my career, but apparently I haven’t taken to heart enough – “Praise publicly, confront privately…”

I’d like to personally apologize to Brandon for the first paragraph in my recent comment. It wasn’t constructive to be said in a comment on here, and would have been handled better if I had sent what I said in a note personally to him privately.

So, a piece of advice for the day: “confront privately, praise publicly” – a way to live that apparently I have yet to grasp! Hope that helps you all as you move forward in your careers!

By: Nate

Nate — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 18:54:03 +0000

That would be the best interview ever! I always have about 2 dozen questions I’m curious about.

By: Brandon Alsup

Brandon Alsup — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 18:07:44 +0000

@ Mark – I like your unique approach. How do you avoid not switching the tables on the interviewer and insulting them?

We had an old partner that gave interviews. They were the most intimidating and scary interviews ever.

First the man was 6-4 200 lbs., just physical intimidating. When you sat at the interview he would ask what is your name, school, and a few other pleasantries. Then all he asked was, “What questions do you have fro me.” That was the interview. If you didn’t come with questions (good questions at that) the interview was quick and you were not getting the job. In this situation the interviewer purposely became the interviewee.

By: Cheryl

Cheryl — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 16:11:47 +0000

@ Mark- I like the aggressive approach, but like you said be sure to tread lightly if you are a new grad or someone with limited work experience! =)

By: Mark

Mark — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 16:04:56 +0000

I’ve recently been searching for a new job and decided this time around to try a different approach: I’m interviewing you. Not the other way around. Why should I work here? Not, why should you give me this job. It sounds a bit cocky (and you should be careful not to cross this line) but the thing that sells more than anything is confidence. In that vein, and similar to what Bruce eluded to, you shouldn’t be giving them any information that they’re not willing to give you. If the salary requirement bit comes up I’d recommend saying something along the lines of “if I give you my salary history/requirements right off the bat what kind of negotiator does that show I am? Not a very good one. And don’t you want someone who’s good at negotiation for this position?” (Obviously works better if the position is one that requires negotiation). One other caveat, new grads should tread lightly with this one. It works best if you have some job history.

By: Brandon Alsup

Brandon Alsup — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 21:47:10 +0000

@ Bruce – Thanks for your two cents, they are always welcome. I think your response definitely highlights the importance of research. Going into the interview, knowing what the standard wage is and the standard knowledge/work level is a great base for proving why you are worth more.