How to Handle Salary Questions in Job Interview 

Salary question is always a sensitive matter.
One thing we know is that you should not bring up salary question or negotiation in the interview. If the employer asks or insists, you need to handle the matter carefully.

If asked about your current salary, keep in mind, to be honest since they will find out sooner or later. And do not be the one to call the amount of compensation first. You do not want to low volume yourself or  price yourself out of their range. That being said, the best answer to this question is below. 

“Based on the responsibilities that are involved with the position and the level of importance I know that this company places on the role, I’m confident that the right candidate would be properly compensated “

However, depending on the company or industry you apply for, they might expect you to answer with a specific numerical figure. In that case, look up Glassdoor or LinkedIn to research typical salary range for the position you applied for, and prepare your answer before the interview. 

Watch the video to learn more.
Jobspeaker is a FREE service to help job seekers find better jobs. Login today!

author avatar
Ivan Betancourt

You May Also Like…

Is College Worth It?

Is College Worth It?

These findings come amid rising tuition costs and mounting student debt. Views on the cost of college differ by Americans’ level of education. But even among four-year college graduates, only about a third (32%) say college is worth the cost even if someone has to take out loans – though they are more likely than those without a degree to say this.

read more

Company

About

Terms of Use

Privacy Policy

Help + Tips

FAQs

Blog

How it Works

Contact + Press

Contact

Press Kit

News & Stories

Do Not Sell Request

Follow Us For the Latest Updates

Yes! We have a plug-and-play job board – but we offer so much more!

Ability to manage and scale quality hands-on learning experiences.

Finally, a way to make curriculum mapping easy! Jobspeaker maps your curriculum to skills employers demand. Then Skills Mapping™ guides learners to programs that teach the skills needed for their dream job.

Automatically built from a student's completed coursework. It showcases what a student has learned, earned, and how it relates to employment.

Our products bridge the education-to-workforce talent pipeline through an AI data-driven platform matching in-demand skills to career pathways.