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@krishnag6830

4 жыл бұрын

Yes , many companies asked me this and I always said that I don't have an exact figure I'm mind at the moment, but I would be happy if you people give me a salary that is competitive with the market

@AlejandroBelloRD

4 жыл бұрын

Both. The answer depends on what stage of the hiring process you are. Early? No figure. "I'd like to know more about the position and the corporate culture before answering." Late stages? Either wait for them to propose a figure (silence is your friend). If they too are comfortable with silence, then just hand out what you expected figure based on all the info you already collected from their interviews.

@TheCompaniesExpert

3 жыл бұрын

Krishna, that's not the end of the world..

@TheCompaniesExpert

3 жыл бұрын

Hmm..

@joetuktyyuktuk8635

3 жыл бұрын

I remember shooting myself in the foot once when being asked this question. I had been out of the workforce for awhile due to family reasons, and the market had changed a bit during my absence. The answer I gave was too low, they hired me but I soon found out that I was working too cheaply. The company regularly hired people with less experience than me for 25% more pay. I tried to rectify the situation over a period of time, the company went about half way in wage, but the damage was done and our relationship was poisoned. I ended up seeking employment elsewhere. Since then I learned to answer this question with "I am sure that what you are paying people with simular experience and job position will be fine" and it has worked out for me. After watching this though, I think I may change my tactics slightly more in line with your advice.

I did this. McDonalds wasn’t impressed. Apparently 150k is a bit high

@albertsavage1984

3 жыл бұрын

It depends on what the role is. That's gotta be pretty low for a Vice President.

@airjosh1084

3 жыл бұрын

150k is how much a McDonald’s franchise owner makes a year lol

@fitybux4664

3 жыл бұрын

"What are your salary expectations?" A better answer: "How much do you make? I'd say around 20% more than that at least." LOL.

@chickenmuffin

3 жыл бұрын

Pennies or dollars?

@chickenmuffin

3 жыл бұрын

@@sanchezperez6978 what

I like this guy. Don't waste my time, gives useful advice, summarize it, and that's it. Nobody has time for longer videos than 5 min.

@J.J_Braun

3 жыл бұрын

Nobody? Ok, I'll be the first one. I have

@Ample17

3 жыл бұрын

Me too

@happy_sole3274

3 жыл бұрын

I agreee

@ARAKAWA00

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks bro, because of your comment it made me to finish the video, and glad I watched it.

@ssgp7297

3 жыл бұрын

Unemployed people have Time. Well , and pretty much everyone watching KZread

Interviewer: Hi, what is your name? Me: Hired Interviewer: You’re Hired? Me: thanks.

@mannymendoza5651

2 жыл бұрын

Nice to meet you Hired, I’m dad.

@darryl7803

2 жыл бұрын

@@mannymendoza5651 hi dad, I'm hired

@theencryptedpartition4633

2 жыл бұрын

Hi hired, just to inform you that you are rejected, thanks

@AnonymousPhucker

2 жыл бұрын

@@theencryptedpartition4633 Yes thats my second name. How did you know that ?

@richardh8347

2 жыл бұрын

Hi hired, I'm mom

I got hit with a "How flexible are you on your salary requirements" after providing a range higher than they expected. I told them " Very flexible, you can pay me anything above my range as well."

@JJ-cy2fi

2 жыл бұрын

Did you get hired?😂😂😂

@nestorcarreno9783

2 жыл бұрын

Balls of steel

@MrGasmoney

2 жыл бұрын

My old boss had a worker ask about flex time. And he responded similarly saying “oh yea we have flexible hours. You can show up any time before 8 and leave any time after 5” 😂

@ISILENTNINJAI

2 жыл бұрын

I've gotten that before I just told them what I said was my price was the minimum it would take for me to leave my job.

@TRowland223

2 жыл бұрын

@@MrGasmoney I'd certainly be happy not to follow up with that company

A long time ago I accepted a job for $28K, which was $6K more than I had been making. I was exciting to get it. The VP who hired me felt so bad , that I was lowballed, he gave me raises every 6 months until I was making what he thought was “ right”. I never forgot that.

@SuperYellowsubmarin

3 жыл бұрын

That sounds like a fair company.

@angryyoungman4389

3 жыл бұрын

Is that company still available 😂

@angryyoungman4389

3 жыл бұрын

Ugly competitors buy it out to make it bad like them

@SuperYellowsubmarin

3 жыл бұрын

@@Tate525 I know just what you're talking about. Copanies love to brag about their values but it's not something you declare, and in the end, fairness should be #1.

@jimmyb4982

3 жыл бұрын

Ain't many companies who treat their staff so honestly.

Jobs before:have a degree,dress well,be well mannered. Jobs now: *MinD gAmEs*

@am1d

3 жыл бұрын

So true I feel like crying

@janjohnny4945

3 жыл бұрын

Before? When? Where? Such a talking is only a little truth, and a little excuse.

@epictetus9221

3 жыл бұрын

Jobs before: also mind games.

@milanklco

3 жыл бұрын

mind game is whole life :D yup it's what we allowed to happen. It's up to us to change it. You can doo iit , just do iiit ! :D hahahaha

@yoloswaggins1579

3 жыл бұрын

Jobs always: Job: we want this this and this You: L I E Job: oh and now we also want this You: L I E H A R D E R Job: Sir we don't believe you You: Run and try the next place

I’ll never understand why talking money is looked down on - you’re not interviewing for a job to work for free - you’re looking for a job to make money; why does it need to be some kind of secret??

@mehrheitler

2 жыл бұрын

Because capitalism.

@atvman1014

2 жыл бұрын

Amen.

@keyman6689

2 жыл бұрын

If you're in it for the money and not for being an asset to the company...good luck. Yeah you'll get paid. That's important. But it's a given. You gotta show interest in the job and why you should be the one chosen. Interviewer: Why do you want to work for this company? Applicant: I need money. Think that will get you hired? How about when the next person says: Because I'm highly skilled in the areas you're looking for and my experience will be a great addition to your team.

@torak6086

2 жыл бұрын

@@keyman6689 Well, what if you are applying to mc donald. Would your answer be same?

@Deviczek

2 жыл бұрын

@@keyman6689 Doubt theres enough people who enjoy working, its all about money, its not a hobby.

Interwiever: What are your salary requirements? Me, an intellectual: Money.

@leonardofranzinribeiro4220

2 жыл бұрын

Somewhere between 2 hot dogs and the entire gdp of poland

@AdamantMindset

2 жыл бұрын

nah you just response : YES

@varyll8400

2 жыл бұрын

Interviewer: 5$ a month it is then.

@keshavgarg7413

2 жыл бұрын

A chossing begger : nah i will pay in exposure.

@birdsofcampbelltown6550

2 жыл бұрын

@@leonardofranzinribeiro4220 sounds like a bargain range.

I won't lie, I walked into this fully expecting this to drag on and on, but this is just my kind of video - informative, cuts straight to the chase, and most importantly, no bullshit! Hats off to you good sir!

@LB14745

3 жыл бұрын

That's because this video was created by a real CEO with a real job, not by a KZreadr with a virtual job.

@emdi6644

3 жыл бұрын

True

@WIPEYOURLENZ

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah you can see the clip is 5 minutes in the thumb nail.

@crabbit.

2 жыл бұрын

Does your KZread not tell you the exact length of the video you are about to watch? Weird.

@Archonch

2 жыл бұрын

Exact same here!

*Fully confident for an interview after watching* Interviewer: What's your name? Me: I can't answer right now, I'd need more details.

@mansibchowdhury5179

2 жыл бұрын

@Ultimate Warrior i dont know what a reception is. i would need more details.

@silvervixen007

2 жыл бұрын

😂😂

@Paldasan

2 жыл бұрын

That reminds me of the Court Martial episode for Blackadder Goes Forth. "Deny everything Baldrick." "Are you Private Baldrick?" "No!"

@mattheoswho1010

2 жыл бұрын

Stolen comment?

@johnnya1717

2 жыл бұрын

what's the range?

I’ve been watching and practicing this video for about a month now, and used your tips almost word for word for a job I really wanted. I gave a much smaller range for my salary expectations but a range nonetheless after they said “there’s no specific range but it will depend on your experience and technical skills for this position.” Long story short, I passed the phone screen, interviewed with the hiring manager the following week, and then interviewed with 8 folks from various disciplines the week after that. A day later they gave me a great offer - they gave me the top value in my expected salary range! I just wanted to thank you for making this video and helping me respond professionally when put on the spot to give salary expectations during the initial phone screen. You’re the best, and your other videos have help me as well! Glad to be employed again!

@TheCompaniesExpert

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Mr.Sleep - that's great to hear!

@coxandrewj

2 жыл бұрын

@@vitalie96 I think if you're going to go work for a publicly traded company, or a company looking to IPO, their bottom line certainly is what matters. However, I don't feel that this is the case for all companies. Certainly they want to make money, but a lot of companies realize that valuing their employees is a much better option than trying to snag deals out of anyone that works there, which leads to high turnover and lower quality work.

@nekogod

Жыл бұрын

Getting the top value in your range can mean you sold yourself short, If you said 40-80k and they were willing to pay 100-140 then you've just saved them 20k.

@mayank64723

Жыл бұрын

@@nekogod certainly, he is not a mentalist to know, how much they are willing to offer.

@mayank64723

Жыл бұрын

@@nekogod what if the company has allocated only 35k max for that profile?

“You’re hired!” “But but but, I’m gonna need more details”

@mattc825

2 жыл бұрын

👍😂😂😂

I can't believe that actually worked, hr officer was impressed by the way I answered. Thanks man.

@Simon-xo9ct

3 жыл бұрын

Now you can conquer the world, ainz

@Fluffyburger0401

3 жыл бұрын

What job your interviewed bro?

@roger9592

3 жыл бұрын

@@Acid31337 yeh wouldn't you need to impress them to get the job to get the money

@pipermarie8393

3 жыл бұрын

How wide was your range?

@novesh7111

2 жыл бұрын

@@pipermarie8393 3-9 inches

Interviewer: What is your name? Me: I need more details and maybe in between 40k to 100k.

@vitormelo7141

3 жыл бұрын

That was way too funny lol

@alvarny77

3 жыл бұрын

At this point, my name is between Jose Sanchez and John Smith

@LiquidGoldSwords

3 жыл бұрын

@@alvarny77 😂

@samg4442

3 жыл бұрын

@@alvarny77 "depending on your minority hiring policy"

@WhatShallIWearToday

3 жыл бұрын

HAHAHAHA

Best time look for a job is when you have a job.

You're spot on, and it's what is really frustrating about the job market. When I was 23 and out of college, employers knew they held the power over me. When this question came up, I had to placate or get myself eliminated from a job I *needed*. Now, 20 years later with a built-up resume, I can tell someone exactly what I'm worth and if they don't want me - it's THEIR loss. It's difficult to tell younger folks to play hardball with this question because it will absolutely get them sent right out the door. Tough tightrope to walk, good advice here.

@Dubanx

Жыл бұрын

Exactly. If you really just need a job, any reasonable job, this advice makes sense. As a software developer of 10+ years I have enough leverage and knowledge to make an offer, and if they can't meet said expectations I can walk away to find someone who can. There's no point in wasting both our time interviewing if our salary expectations don't match up.

@someone-ji2zb

Жыл бұрын

Well, unfortunately these companies are making a lot of money on high turn over with low quality control in favor of more marketing. The bosses are the number crunchers now days, so they are always going to favor paying someone much less even if they are less skilled (but skilled 'enough').

@MrAkaacer

Жыл бұрын

This is correct and how it should be. If its your first job you're not going to be 100% productive to the Company and you shouldn't be commanding a high salary. After a year (preferably 2), ask for a pay rise or find a new job. With experience under your belt, it should be easier to get the salary you feel you deserve. Its annoying to have these 1st year apply with unrealistic salary expectations, its a waste of time for both parties.

@josephbenadam

9 ай бұрын

Well said and explained 💯

@josephbenadam

9 ай бұрын

​@@DubanxWell said 💯

"More than you can afford pal, Ferrari"

@suryachivukula9207

3 жыл бұрын

Next!!

@SpclOps20

3 жыл бұрын

Well, at least it wasn’t a Porsche! 🤣

@nescio3698

3 жыл бұрын

Gone in 60 seconds!

@6P3-MK4

3 жыл бұрын

@@nescio3698 or the fast and the furious lol

@soulwashednotbrainwashed5656

3 жыл бұрын

"smoke him"

I'm retired and I don't know why I'm watching this.

@TheCompaniesExpert

3 жыл бұрын

It's probably because you're a fine, upstanding person with excellent taste!

@Komeuppance

3 жыл бұрын

You're hired.

@JM-uy3xq

3 жыл бұрын

Lolol

@fitybux4664

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheCompaniesExpert What's my salary range? How much do you make? :-D

@fitybux4664

3 жыл бұрын

@@torydz My Social Security expectations are that it will be completely drained by the time I get that old and that I'd better be saving myself for that reason.

HR asked me in the first round itself and it confused me why she was asking before technical round. Now, I'm getting into final round and found this video. And yeah, I gave her a range.

@absamurai

2 жыл бұрын

Please, share the results when available )

@TheRedCloudAMV

2 жыл бұрын

Hope it went well man!

@eerankisriram

2 жыл бұрын

@@absamurai I received offer letter

@andrewpayne2811

2 жыл бұрын

Yep me too. And I low balled myself and the recruiter got a big smile and said that’s no problem!

@panama1942

2 жыл бұрын

How big was the range?

My answer: Well, you want to pay me as little as possible and I'd like you to pay me as much as possible, so somewhere in the middle is fine.

I was asked this just recently during the first round interview with a recruiter at a company (not the hiring manager). Fortunately, I have enough experience to know this trick and so I simply joked and said “Well, ideally more than I’m making now!” to which we both laughed. I immediately followed it up with “What does your company normally offer for this position?” Not too surprisingly, the number he came back with was significantly higher than the number I would have initially said. Never be the one to give the first number.

@mohammadpasha1104

2 жыл бұрын

Nice line

@ndutamush

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this...going to use it next week ....

@huehue3925

2 жыл бұрын

brilliant

@koffiassogba7889

2 жыл бұрын

That's smart

@nechefavour9332

2 жыл бұрын

This is a very smart response

The problem is, interviewers game is very lame and they try to trick people out of jobs when they should be more skilled in actually hiring the right people. Then tricksters which are not necesarily good workers get the jobs saying what they need to say....

@apollokidd8273

3 жыл бұрын

Yep, they end up with cluster B people

@billywill903

3 жыл бұрын

This is very true. I have a family member that is a great interview. She will say anything to get the job. She gotten jobs that she is not even close to be qualified for. It’s so hard to fire people she will skate by for 2 years then leave add that job to her resume and move to the next level. She makes a ton of money and has no skills or any idea what she is doing. It’s crazy.

@abdo206

3 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately you are saying the truth

@HolyHotSauce

3 жыл бұрын

@@billywill903 she sounds smart

@bobbyfeet2240

3 жыл бұрын

Hiring, although one of HR's supposed core functions, is something they're really bad at. At least for professional positions that they don't understand very well. So they look for easy gimmicks to eliminate people to make it appear that they're useful. Long story short, HR sucks.

I told them, I expect my celery to be cooked. They hired me. I'm now a Chef

@Pigeon0fDoom

2 жыл бұрын

Don't burn the salary! Spice it up!

Recently used a lot of the information I learned on this channel. It helped me get the job I really wanted! Was so happy about it that I wanted to come back and thank you Bill. I was able to move up two levels higher than my current position at time. And nearly doubled my salary. Keep doing what you're doing Bill you're an awesome guy. Keep trying to get better and don't get discouraged!

@TheCompaniesExpert

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Edgar! Very kind of you to say. And Congratulations!!

Hi Bill, I just accepted a job offer I got after following all your tips. I got this question and used your strategy and it worked like a charm. I'm sharing your channel with all my friends who are job hunting. Rock on !!!!

@TheCompaniesExpert

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Mariano! - Congratulations of your new job!!

@lordjim3109

Жыл бұрын

Are you two working together on this channel?

@gg91920

Жыл бұрын

@@lordjim3109 nope, I just applied this specific tip and it worked, so I thought I'd say thanks. That's all

@julianakitinde7913

Жыл бұрын

Wow, amazing, I hope I'm going to get a job offer too

What are your salary expectations? Best answer: I expect to have one. Edit: this is a joke. do not take job interview advice from a youtube comment, lol.

@alana314

3 жыл бұрын

1 salary please

@iancropper8356

3 жыл бұрын

I actually did say that in one interview.

@FoxyBoxery

3 жыл бұрын

@@iancropper8356 The man, the myth, the legend!

@CarlosFlores-xf2sn

3 жыл бұрын

@@iancropper8356 yeah, how did that work im curious lol

@iancropper8356

3 жыл бұрын

@Luke Augustus I did get a laugh, but didn't get the job. After watching this video I now realise it was a question asked to eliminate me.

Used this method to get my current job 12 months ago; asked the hiring manager in the pre-interview, and got the top of the range after 3 interviews! This guy knows his stuff, thank you!

I love how your videos are always straight to the point. Instead of 3 minutes of self promotion and "but first, a word from our sponsor". Just straight into the advice, and a nice summary.

I've always hated this question and wanted to answer something like: "Maybe you tell me how much you're willing to pay and I'll tell you if it works for me. Since it is you who decide it anyway and I can only say yes, no, or give me more."

@baphnie

2 жыл бұрын

This is my actual response. It never goes well, but feels good in the moment.

@srengleie4812

2 жыл бұрын

The wide range is definitely better than that answer.

@silvervixen007

2 жыл бұрын

So true though😂

@baphnie

2 жыл бұрын

Well the whole process is backward anyway. I say regain some control at the table.

@stevenandino8178

2 жыл бұрын

I think they are not only asking how much your work is worth but also an exercise or test on how confident and/or secure you are about what you do or want to do. so it's a question to set a price estimate and expectations at the same time.

"Whats your range?" "Hmmmm, anywhere from 30k-1,000,000 works"

@jugsma6676

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, I literally gave an even wider range. I said, "something in between I can buy bread for a day to buy bungalow and supercar works fine for me".

@blanche1935

3 жыл бұрын

@@kesayo But note that he said depending on the details of the position, so you would just enter into a negotiation...

@truegamer8474

3 жыл бұрын

"We can only give 29k 😁"

@MikeBNumba6

3 жыл бұрын

@@truegamer8474literally happened to me. I said $75-100k. They said $70k. Then after some back and forth they said 73k. I left that job after 3 weeks because a company offered me 93k

@truegamer8474

3 жыл бұрын

@@MikeBNumba6 good for ya man

It’s all about the demand , I was hired immediately with salary requested , because it was time and place

@kajuskup375

2 жыл бұрын

Well how do you know they're paying you well, they may have had a bigger number in mind?

@jasonanderson8102

2 жыл бұрын

And maybe you low-balled yourself?

i love the way you explain things sooo much, because you give actual examples of what you are lecturing, then you summarize it, and then i had some counter argument from the employer view, and you even got to that, thank you so much

This is really true. I was eliminated many times after giving them my current number. Lately I did what was suggested here, and I’m on my final interview. Hopefully I will get the job. :-)

@Shoikan06

3 жыл бұрын

Good luck! Yea, I would never give a company your current salary. Very few will ask you directly, and those that ask and push for it are not worth interviewing with.

@andreabilio3742

3 жыл бұрын

Good luck!

@rwyo83

3 жыл бұрын

The secret is to ask them how much they are willing to pay before they ask your salary expectation.

@stevenellsworth7614

3 жыл бұрын

Did get the job I hope so .

@PinInCruiZ

3 жыл бұрын

How did it work out for you?

During a phone interview, the person asked me what I was making in my old job. I told the person that since I am no longer there, that figure is of no consequence as I am making zero dollars right now. She accepted that answer to which I then asked what the range was. She couldn't answer. Trying to get a job is such fun. Glad I am retired and no more games.

@kaykilla1000

3 жыл бұрын

To ask what you are specifically making is actually in violation of most HR policies and illegal in most states as it can be considered job discrimination if you’re not selected for the position. An employer however, may ask what your salary expectations are legally and within compliance.

@RavenNiffler

3 жыл бұрын

@@kaykilla1000 They ask in europe all the time

@saividhyakannan

3 жыл бұрын

@@kaykilla1000 It's a very common and totally "acceptable" question in India. Many times, you will even have to show proof of your previous salary. Often a new job will match or go some% above your previous salary if you are applying for something similar.

@saividhyakannan

3 жыл бұрын

@@jetah50 You have to show payslips from your previous workplace or sometimes your bank statement in lieu of that :-(

@coreys.4778

3 жыл бұрын

I work in landscaping and went for an interview. The advertisement sid pay was $15-20/hr. In the interview after seeing my past work from pictures and 2 training books signed by supervisors from 2 previous landscaping companies saying I've been trained in these areas, the interviewer asked me my pay rate. I said $18 because of my limited heavy equipment experience. He countered with $15. I said no way I seen the other candidates out there and I have more experience then them as we talked before wewere interviewed. I got my rate and on first day there was a sign saying we cannot talk about pay hahaha. This company was terribly mismanaged. I quit and went back to the landscaping company I worked for before.

The perfect answer among other videos that I have seen! You have even framed sentences for us! This is Gold, thanks!

Sometimes I'd like to ask prospective employers the same types of messed up questions they ask applicants. I.e. "So, what would you say is the most likely reason why my paycheck might bounce? What is your worst quality? Of all the reasons you might fail, what might be the most disturbing reason why? If you could change one thing about your business that everybody around you hates what might that be?"

@viikmaqic

Жыл бұрын

ive heard people ask employers "why should I work here?" and questions along those lines

@ashlarcreatives

3 ай бұрын

@@viikmaqic thats a totally legit question albeit might sound slightly balsy however, it might even get a counter question so i think this is a question better served when prepared for really really well.

Wow, I have always struggled with this question. I love how he goes straight to the point and unlike other people on KZread going on and on about their life stories. Very useful information indeed. Thank you sir

Was not expecting this video to contain genuine, valuable, free advice. Good job

@MrJamberee

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, same thought here. But it is good advice.

During my first job search/application process in the US, I have had no idea about the salary range and no idea about market demand as well. I was a graduate student seeking doctoral degree in EE/IT. When HR called and collected info I told him my number was 50k ( that was a big number for me of course). Then I was invited to company HQ in Raleigh NC for series interviews. Towards the end of interview , my supervisor ask me the same salary expectation question ( met with 3 different groups before that). I was about to say $50K again, but ( by the grace of God) I asked him “ what is the range for this position?”. He said it is $70K-$80K annual salary. I was like “ Wow ! Can not believe that I hear “ Then I accepted $75K with $5K sign in bonus and stock options. This was 10 years ago. With limited resources to be used for the job search and interviews. I believe, nowadays, similar positions’ offer is around $110K-$130K range. At that time, I had Master Degree and almost done with doctoral degree in EE/IT from respected US State University. The position was Senior System Engineer responsible for Physical Layer design for ADSL. Time flies by !

@Mav_F

Жыл бұрын

Here in Australia, there are award rates and they can't go under, even if you say under that range. Most advertising states the salary and if you work full time or not, then it slightly changes.

@senioy

Жыл бұрын

Dude.... in bulgaria we make like 1k am onth, what ungodly rich country are u from ? :D

@Mav_F

Жыл бұрын

@@senioy I can't tell if he is from Australia or the USA.

@socialimpact2094

Жыл бұрын

@@senioy USA . It was long time ago in North Carolina USA . Now the same job ( Senior System Engineer in IT) starts around $120K + Stock options + $10k bonus etc. That was high tech job .

@freedom6984

Жыл бұрын

@@socialimpact2094 was it a job right after getting bachelor's?

This is one of the best answers to this question that I have ever heard. In no way does it make the applicant sound combative, and it gives me a sense of mutual respect given and deserved.

Every interviewer ever. "If we find you suitable or not for this position, we will call you." They never call.

@JackdawLT

3 жыл бұрын

I hate that! But not as much as this one, when I got an appointment for a job interview. I was about to leave, when I got a call telling me that they will be late, and they will reschedule. I waited for a week, then after mustering the courage, I called them. And they said that they already have hired two guys! Should I have called sooner, or was there a red flag already?

@isaiasramirez8224

3 жыл бұрын

Maybe wear pants to your interview?

@JoiceJosol279

3 жыл бұрын

@@isaiasramirez8224 oh it was said in Pursuit of Happyness :D

@isaiasramirez8224

3 жыл бұрын

@@JoiceJosol279 And here I thought I was being original. Haven't seen that movie but it is on my bucket list of movies to watch 😂

@JoiceJosol279

3 жыл бұрын

@@isaiasramirez8224 oh really? 😃 Yes you should absolutely watch that movie. Highly recommended 💕

This is quality content, no BS, no service placement, pure concentrated advice. Very nice. Subbed

I just started my new job early this month, and yeah, I also used the "wide range number" you mentioned and I got in! sadly I learn this after failing job interview many times. hats off to you sir for making video short but full of information. I wish I found this video months ago

This was one of the most complete and HELPFUL tips I have ever seen on KZread 👏

One of the best things my father taught me in negotiations is the 1st person to give a number usually loses

@ivand2337

3 жыл бұрын

So if both know that negotiation knowldedge there would never be a number

@abdallababikir4473

2 жыл бұрын

@@ivand2337 that's actually not true, first person to give a number wins. Source: 4+ years in sales and business

@ivand2337

2 жыл бұрын

@@abdallababikir4473 And if both say the number at the same time BOOM

@abdallababikir4473

2 жыл бұрын

@@ivand2337 oh I just read your first comment, lmaoo

@skyfe5430

2 жыл бұрын

@@abdallababikir4473 How do you determine who wins though? That assumes you know what the other was aiming for in the first place.

There's a lot of people doing what you do on KZread but you have this vibe about you,something genuine and you deliver in a way that is easy to digest

“I’m looking for something under 10 billion dollars”

@michealtm

2 жыл бұрын

Interviewer's counter answer: "That's too bad sir, the minimum salary for this job is specifically 10.2 billion dollars", we would have loved to have you on board."

@oeaoo

2 жыл бұрын

Happy looking!

@mirm0n

3 ай бұрын

😂😂😂

Man!! you saved my day!!!! I was eliminated on my previous interview because of the salary question, here I am now with an interview tomorrow nervous about this question. Thank you it helped a lot!!

Boss man: "How much you wanna earn kid?" Kid: *YES!*

@JM-uy3xq

3 жыл бұрын

Ahahaha

@PrashanthRaoNDZ

3 жыл бұрын

ELIMINATED Unless the interviewer's a man of culture.

@yusefelawi125

3 жыл бұрын

Boss man: NEXT!!!

@blessed-osbertinyang5567

3 жыл бұрын

Lol

@KWPZ21

3 жыл бұрын

Where does this unrelated YES answer to all questions originated? Just curious. 😁

Clever very clever. I was once asked, “ Where are you on the scale?”. There were 12 steps on the pay scale. My answer was, “I’m on top of the scale.” I got the job.

@dwightsbeats4274

3 жыл бұрын

Sounds like government work lol

@philossifer6252

3 жыл бұрын

@@theeALister , very true, however you must also account for those willing to start at a lower salary with the aims of gaining a larger salary over time. Overestimating your own value is also a thing.

@chairde

3 жыл бұрын

@@philossifer6252 In my case the scale was determined by years of experience. The interviewer saw my resume but he wanted me to agree to a lower pay. It was a trap.

@chairde

3 жыл бұрын

@@dwightsbeats4274 I was a school psychologist applying for that position in a child study team. He had my resume and knew my years of experience. It was a trap.

@JensPilemandOttesen

2 жыл бұрын

I guess mind games in job interview for a psycology position is ok. But not ok for other jobs.

This has always been a horrible situation for me. I struggle with social anxiety disorder so interviews are hell anyway. I always end up under valuing myself. Thank you for sharing this information.

@tessa7778

Жыл бұрын

Me too

@justherefornow

9 ай бұрын

yes, same.

@Orca438

7 ай бұрын

Same. Like im close to say you know what just pay me anything. I just want to have a job

I appreciate this! I used to think I'd rather pass on a job with an interview process that felt trapping and stifling, but your video helped me understand the reason behind the question and the position of the hiring manager. It's important to see the perspectives of others!

They should just give a number instead of playing this weird flea market bargaining game. Back in the day, the ad said what the salary was. It was cut and dry.

@RayoAtra

3 жыл бұрын

cost efficiency has become the biggest enemy of actual efficiency.

@bolojungle1150

3 жыл бұрын

I know times are tough, but don't forget they need good talent. You are also interviewing THEM (it is a two-way process). The advice given here is spot on, but don't be afraid to walk if you're not comfortable with the process or the way they present themselves, the company, and the opportunity. And, obviously, get as much information as possible during your pre-interview research.

@asadb1990

3 жыл бұрын

@@bolojungle1150 yes you need them and they need you. but in reality they are in more control. they can shop the market.

@danielbroos6926

3 жыл бұрын

@@asadb1990 individually people beg, collectively we bargain! Skilled labor isn't cheap, and cheap labor isn't skilled. Union representation is the back bone for fair wages and decent working conditions.

@austinbuell2236

3 жыл бұрын

@@danielbroos6926 union labor is the primary reason companies produce shitty products at even shittier prices.

Having been on both sides of the interview process(tho never discussing salary) this is GOLD!!!!! Job interviews are like a secret language that everyone excepts is the game you play. Do NOT treat it like a normal conversation. You are not friends. You are trying to get the job at the highest rate possible, they are trying to hire someone who will fill the job needs at the lowest rate possible...these are conflicting goals :)

This actually worked! It got me to the 2nd round of interviews! Thank you so much! You are absolutely brilliant

There are so many business hacks on KZread, but this 1 video alone proved to me that you are the real deal! Keep making content! :)

Thats why i hate interviews, lying or manipulating the answers puts you in advantage over an honest individual...

@shnellmybitenshtaag300

3 жыл бұрын

Honest isnt smart

@donnie9001

3 жыл бұрын

Well, its not a robot that is doing the interview. If both parties are honest, we would not have this issue.

@abde4645

3 жыл бұрын

It an individual is honest thats their fault

@Mtz2604

2 жыл бұрын

that's the trick about interviews, say what they expect to hear but don't follow the game... most behavioral and non behavioral interviews just what to hear what they want. Get from them the info you need (mostly from the first and second recruiter before the final interview like benefits, programs for employees, private health insurance, flexibility for you to assist college and work at the same time, growth opportunities, culture and company's environment, etc.) Then use the info to manipulate what your strategy and approach will be in the interview. You can't be cocky, always humble and poised, but firm and clear on what's your expectations. Listen for red flags. If the person who will conduct your last interview doesn't give a number is a RED FLAG.

@Amir-jn5mo

2 жыл бұрын

dont let anyone take advantage of you. Honesty is earned. Keep your cards close.

My favorite answer is "all of it" lightens the mood and turns it into a discussion.

Ya, I was just eliminated from a position because my range was not in “the” range… definitely going to use your answer

*Me: Hi* *Interviewer: Thank you for your time*

@alpha6549

3 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂😂

@Hezexify

3 жыл бұрын

xdddddddd

@daggawagga

3 жыл бұрын

Story of my life lmao

This is amazing. You’re helping so many people with your skills.

I will Suggest Everyone to watch this channel, This Gentleman is the reason I got my 1st job at big 4.

Really loved the crisp organic sound of real drums in the background... and the advice was amazing as well. Kudos

He knows what he is talking about.

@TyKOmain

3 жыл бұрын

I always just look up the job on Glassdoor and shoot around that number. Pretty easy

@michaelfrock2473

3 жыл бұрын

@@TyKOmain agreed. No one is applying for a job without having scouted out the range first otherwise why waste your time.

This is good advice. I would add that it’s worth telling them that fit is more important to you than compensation, and what you’re really looking for is a great fit. They love hearing that.

@alexflores4458

3 жыл бұрын

Hi, in this case what's the meaning of fit? Maybe is a little obvious but my native language is not english, so a small clarification would be appreciated.

@meechtree5795

3 жыл бұрын

@@alexflores4458 I’m curious to that as well.

@kasyanchik

3 жыл бұрын

@@alexflores4458 I believe that “being a fit” means that you are, in fact, a fitting candidate for the position in question, as in “the perfect man for the job”. It indicates that you’re not intending to leech off your potential employer, but you rather seek a job, where your skill set and experience would actually be valuable, where you would, in fact, enjoy the work you do without grinding too hard. Occupying a fitting position immensely helps you develop as a person, as a valuable employee, and also helps the company you work for prosper. In other words, being a fit is a win-win situation.

@lebojay

3 жыл бұрын

@@alexflores4458 Constantine explains very well. By “fit” I mean you want a job that is a good match for you, so say something like this: “Of course compensation is important, but what is most important to me is finding a job where I can be very useful, add lots of value, grow my skills and advance my career in the long term. Finding an organization where my skills and career goals match the organization’s needs and direction is more important to me than compensation.” This is what employers want to hear, and it’s how I always answer the “compensation” question, along with a range that I would find acceptable. It works well for me. I hope that helps explain. Let me know if it doesn’t.

First time I've watched an actual informative video, and immediately subscribed afterwards. Hats off to you, sir.

Bill, such good advice on that tough salary question, especially when it comes early in the interview process. While this video is now 4 years old, it is 100% spot on today!

Excellent, I have been doing this my whole life and love to hear a professional back up my thought process.

He is like the masked magician breaking the interviewer's code

When I clicked on this video, I was preparing myself for another clickbait that doesn't say much, but this is actually a substantial piece of advice! Thank you! Really, thank you!

This is terrific. Short, and to the point. Good work!

True story..I followed this advice a couple of days ago and the employer laugh saying “gosh I wasn’t expecting that question”😂 and I was able to obtain the lower to higher salary numbers based on experience according to her😉 Anyway I made it to the second interview which is today in a few hours!🙏🏽🥰 Thanks for this awesome videos👏🏼

@brianm3160

Жыл бұрын

How did it go?

It really helps if you have a good understanding of the job that’s being offered, what people normally make and that you’re quite witty.

one of the top-useful short videos I've seen last year

Thank you for all the help, no is as concise and calming to help with these interview skills! Another interview tomorrow! Wish me luck

Great video and advice. During the initial interviews instead of a range I’ve offered something’s along the lines of “I appreciate that question. I know that xcompanyname values their people and I believe that is reflected in the salaries offered. I’m certain the salary offered is fair and would meet or exceed my expectations” I won’t even give a range in the early stage unless a recruiter.

Does anyone else get the feeling that employers treat fellow human beings like soulless, disposable units...?

@1Mirimi

3 жыл бұрын

Depend on the country.. here on Canada.. the employee has more power than the boss

@evaggeliastavropoulou7829

3 жыл бұрын

@@1Mirimi I'll seriously consider moving to Canada someday, then..! The only downside is the cold, I live in Greece and I'm used to the sweet mediterranean climate

@wykydytron

3 жыл бұрын

Good thing too, you cannot be friends with employee as they almost always abuse it. Only rational choice is to distance yourself from them as may be required to put them on their place, yell at them for failing task or even kicking them from the job. Most ppl don't realise how ungrateful and painful that position can be. They may seem like monsters but for them good of company should be more important then your feelings.

@xenonchikmaxxx

2 жыл бұрын

And employees treat fellow human beings like cache machines

@Woo-CASH_Osin

2 жыл бұрын

That's why they call you "human RESOURCES"

"I'll let you how much they'll end up paying you: Less that you're worth, but enough so you beg for more" -Lois, from "Malcolm in the Middle".

@strawhats0823

2 жыл бұрын

It's less than your worth and just enough to keep u around for more lol

@dec13666

2 жыл бұрын

@@strawhats0823 Well, the point is there 😂

Great video. Straight to the point. The worst are the recruiters who are simply contacting you to meet a quota and/or dont include important information. Had one guy pass me on without telling me the job wanted me working weekends (job description made no mention of this on their website either). He was an outside recruiter so I felt like both he and the job rugpulled me. Of course, when I declined, the recruiter acted like I was missing out on a great opportunity. Yeah right, man. I bet you are sleeping in on weekends.

I’m not even in the job market and still find your videos riveting :) great info and advice!

@TheCompaniesExpert

Жыл бұрын

Wow! Thanks, Jett!

Here's a fun idea: Full salary transparency

@mirm0n

3 ай бұрын

Companies who do that are awesome

I never read anything or watched something of this kind. I faced it rightfully in two interviews. I’m happy your video has confirmed my good performance.

I cannot imagine how many times i gave that answer to the recruiters and even so Thanks God i got hired. Good video. I didn't know this. Good job sir.

Today I had another interview. Since I started watching your videos I actually realised the mistakes I made in the past, the salary question was definitely one of them. Today they asked me about my salary expectations, so I said "I understand this is an approved position, may I ask if there's an approved salary?". The guy said "this is a very good question" (😁😁) but then he prompted me to give a range anyway. So I gave a very low to very high range like you said, like 20k to 45k (based on my location, skills and experience - unfortunately in this area salaries are not super high). But then he asked me - again! - for a more specific range! I tried to keep it wide enough, giving some sort of "core range" but insisting on the fact that anything in the range I indicated initially would work for me. We'll see what happens... but your videos are helping me so much! Thanks :)

Great advice and I'm glad to hear it's pretty close to what I've intuitively been using. I always refrained from being the first mentioning a number, because then I feel I'm putting myself in a weak spot. The last time I applied for a salaried position I worked around giving an exact answer by mentioning "I need to know more about the position before I can tell you that" during the phone interview. Then I asked for a range when they prompted me again during the first interview. Initially, they weren't willing to mention the range, but then when I prompted them and they did share the range, I found out that the lowest figure in that range was 50% above my expectations. I felt great when I landed that well-paid job!

@TheCompaniesExpert

3 жыл бұрын

That's great! Good stuff

@tendoryan21

2 жыл бұрын

Wow,... Amazing!

Love the way you just "get to it". Very informative and direct. Thank you 🎉❤

That's a best piece of advice I had on interview process. I think, I have been recently filtered out exactly with this question - will now know how to react 👍

"As an interviewer this is good, because you eliminating a candidate who never worked out" Yeah yeah, but companies forget that it is also good for the candidate, because you as a candidate can eliminate a company which would never work out for you without wasting your own time. I really hate when companies are doing 3-4-5 round job interviews, feeding on my precious time just to get to the last round where they sturm in with the salary topic, and it turns out that they are expecting people to do that job for a quarter of the market value of the position. (But interview habits/processes ect can vary from country to country. I'm in hungary. Can speak for that practice)

@robertschaffer596

3 жыл бұрын

@Gustavo Exactly. And a common trend i observed (especially with big companies) that they are using therms and names for positions which usually cover a specific level of profession. Just to look good on the job market, or even fool the competitors. But in reality the job itself requires a much less or smaller expertise. So they want to pay less for that position. But this is annoying for those people who are actally looking for that kind of position and wonder: "what? Why do you want to insult me with this laughable salary?" Just an example. You see a job posting at a company with "Project manager" position. Or even Senior Project Manager" with PMP or CAPM certification. You apply, they are impressed with you because you fit all the requirements, and than it turns out: 1. they want to give you a salary just a tiny bit above of a 2nd level service desk agent, and/or 2. the job itself is literally just about writing meeting minutes for projects which could have been a simple change. No wonder they salary was so low. But than for love of god, why the hell posting such a position? So i think there are much more things on the human ressource market which companies have to finally learn, than the other way around.

@dangernba

3 жыл бұрын

Same in Brazil.

@ccsreadingjourney5220

3 жыл бұрын

This. I think this video was not the best advice. I would want to get eliminated from a job interview that never pays enough so that I would actually consider taking it. Waste of time.

@Drac0Ater

2 жыл бұрын

I agree. I used to answer the question exactly as explained in the video. But lately I actually started providing numbers in the very beginning as it helped me to eliminate the companies that aren't willing to pay enough. I would say this is a great advice for people seeking junior or middle level positions, but for the senior types it could lead to a waste of time.

@tensemurm5924

2 жыл бұрын

@@Drac0Ater Just make sure that, if you're giving numbers, never undersell yourself. Always say higher than you want. If you go a bit too high for them (not outrageously high), you'll still be able to have a discussion in most cases. If you go lower than what they would have offered you, they'll gladly pay the lower and you've screwed yourself out of money. Just make sure you have your information on what would be a good salary for that position, and make sure you can justify why you'd be on the upper end of the scale.

Had an interview with a company my buddy recommended me for and one of the first questions the interviewer asked me was salary expectations. Fortunately, my buddy told me the company pays on the low end(around 65k) and I knew the entry level pay range for a more renowned company would be 70k base. So I told her 70k base and she obviously took this as a tough answer as prior to offering me a position she asked me how important was the salary expectation I asked for. Told her not crucial but another company offered me "a good amount" so when she sent the offer letter it was around 71-72k. I think the moral of the story is know your worth and bet on yourself because even though I didn't accept their offer, they went out of their way to pull some strings and offer me more than normal.

@polen7455

3 жыл бұрын

@@Destroyer_13 isn't that like a violation of the company's privacy? (I don't live in the us so I can't understand why a random company would call another random company to confirm a salary offer to a random applicant)

I have used all the tips on this video and others of your channel, for negotiating the salary of my new job, and I just had the best outcome I could expect.

Bill, thank you, I’ve been binging your videos since I came across your channel and every one has been gold, but this was the best yet.

@TheCompaniesExpert

2 жыл бұрын

Wow, thanks, Julian!

This was surprisingly entertaining. This guy is a great host.

maan i dunno why i am watching these, i'm in high school, but i did subscribe so that i never forget this channel which will certainly come handy for my life ;)

@prilk1704

3 жыл бұрын

@@blindsquirrel7802 thanks for suggestion, will consider a priority reading, btw, ur level of education? i'm guessing your a working man.

I've seen several similar videos talking round and round the main idea and taking forever to give a straight, short, usable answer. Well done for your video, and the simplicity you give the answer.

@TheCompaniesExpert

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Ntinos! That means a lot!

i watched your videos about interviews and now i am loving my work.

This question gets me eliminated. I had some post-interview chats with HR and they laid that out to me pretty clearly, which was fantastic of them to do so. I've also interviewed with the same organization several times and 100% confirm that they are using the question to eliminate. No point in looking at Ferraris if you have a ford ranger budget.

@vollhorst140

2 жыл бұрын

@@Salsuero True

@TheHatchet2

2 жыл бұрын

I wish I could afford a Ford ranger...

@darall7758

Жыл бұрын

@@tasospat4919 I wish I had a bike

@Iwitrag

Жыл бұрын

​@@darall7758 I wish I had a pair of shoes

Great tips, these are absolutely getting shown in my business classes!

Good video. I’ve always used “within salary range” as an answer. Worked well so far. Hope it works soon again

I get this question often, even one asking my age. Thanks to you now I know a little how to answer this one.