最全的英語面試問題附答案7

"can you give me some idea of the salary you''re expecting?"

is one of those job interview questions that can really get you tongue-tied.

what do you say? usually, moments later, you realize you''ve accepted a salary far lower than you wanted. although you were prepared to negotiate your salary, you panicked at the last minute and lost your nerve. as you leave the interview room, your excitement at getting the job is tainted. you can''t help feeling undervalued, even a little duped. ask for too much and you risk looking unrealistic, over confident, maybe even greedy. ask for too little and you risk undervaluing yourself and your contribution, and ultimately being underpaid. for many of us, salary is one of the most important factors in taking a job, but it''s often the hardest to deal with.

nerves got the better of her and worried about sounding greedy, she suggested a lower amount. when she was offered the job, there was the salary she suggested, right at the start of the offer letter. she wasn''t surprised but she was disappointed. so how can you avoid this happening to you?

 * research is essential when it comes to suggesting a reasonable salary. take time to look though job advertisements for similar positions. research the www or post a question in a forum or on yahoo! answers

 research the company too. a large company, if asked, will probably have more scope to offer you a better benefits package than a smaller one

* don''t initiate salary discussions or say anything about pay during your job interview unless asked

 * if you''re asked for a figure, suggest a range rather than an actual figure. this gives room to negotiate if a firm job offer is made during the job interview

* if you''re offered the job and reach agreement on a salary, make sure the written job offer states this amount clearly

* and when it comes to the actual salary negotiation here are 6 essential salary

 * the most important thing to remember when discussing your salary is that it is a negotiation. like any form of bartering, the first figure you mention in the job interview probably won''t be the figure you agree on. but it''s a place to start.

* be confident about what you''re worth. recognise that you''re bringing something unique to the company, and that you''re worth the wage you''re requesting. even if you''ve only just finished school or college, you still have something unique to offer and it''s important to bear that in mind as you think about salary negotiation.

* remember also that it''s not easy finding the right person for a job. if you''ve impressed the interviewers enough to employ you, you have the upper hand and paying a little more to keep you isn''t too big a deal. so ask for a slightly higher salary than you expect.

* if the job advertisement mentions a salary range, employers will be prepared to pay more for the right candidate. if you''re a little uncomfortable asking for the top figure, choose one just above the mid-range. this gives the impression that you are worth a good wage and is a great place to start.

 assuming an advertised salary range of $30,000 to $42,000, you might say this:

 "i''m expecting a salary in the region of $38,000, based on my knowledge and experience".

* remember that salary is not everything. if the salary is less than you hoped and the company won''t or can''t go any higher, ask about other benefits which are important to you like training courses, financial help with further study and so on.

what specific goals, including those related to your occupation, have you established for your life?

 i want to be working for an excellent company like yours in a job in which i am managing information. i plan to contribute my leadership, interpersonal, and technical skills. my long-range career goal is to be the best information systems technician i can for the company i work for.