Salary Questions

[CrazyKell]

How do I come up with a salary expectation range for a job I've never done before?

I went to workopolis and found 5 jobs that were very similar (they didn't have this specific job listed). I then got the high and low for each job. Basically I added them all up and averaged out the highs and lows to get the range. But I still don't know if it's even in the same ball park.

What should I take into consideration? I don't want to low ball myself but I also don't want to go back with a number that's too high. :whistle:

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[lauralynne]

www.salary.com can help

[buzzcutt2]

Do a search on monster and see if they have any listings for the job with a salary. Or post up the job description here...someone might have an idea.

[CrazyKell]

www.salary.com doesn't help me because it's an american site. I did however, find some useful information on a few Canadian sites (monster being one of them).

I also have a couple of friends who work in HR so I emailed them and they liked the number I came up with. I sent it off....now just waiting to hear back!

[ZUKIMON]

Good luck. How's the economy going up in Canuk land? I hope it's not as bad as it is down here.

[CrazyKell]

Economy is bad up here too. I'm a teacher but having a very hard time finding anything in that field at all. It's really bad for teaching. I was laid off other work too.

I put out an average of 3 or 4 resumes A DAY!!!! I apply to anything and everything in the hopes that I will find work just to support myself.

This job is an avenue to another career pursuit that is loosely related to teaching.

[ZUKIMON]

Kind of figured as much. Hate to hear that you are having such a hard time, but it's like that down here too. My wife cannot find any work (she still has a good paying job, but for how long we don't know) unless she looks 1.5 to 2 hours away from home. That sux as I really don't want to move, but I guess we all have to make sacrifices....

[Tsunami]

hey kel have you looked into private tutoring? Money under the table!

[racedoll]

We have a department of labor that gives salaries, would you have something like that from the government?

[OneSickPsycho]

Tell them negotiable, but you have an understanding of the industry average... If they press, tell them you would prefer to discuss salary when they are prepared to make an offer... Make sure you kiss a bit of ass by stating your interested in their organization and salary is not your primary concern.

Beyond that, just tell them what you are willing to accept.

[Cutty72]

Remember to figure how much you need to live on.
Add in what benifits they are offering, and what are self provided.

Don't short yourself!