How to Respond When Someone Asks For Your Desired Salary
Practical advice for students or graduates to ace this question
This article is based on my experience mentoring two college Seniors as they try to land jobs after graduation, documented in real-time via a podcast. If you like this advice and want to hear more details or follow these two student’s stories, you can listen here.
The Question Every Recruiter Asks
If you’re a student or a recent graduate, you’ve probably started to get yourself some interviews.
It can be an exciting time, and you should enjoy it as much as possible, but preparation is vital as you move into the interview phase of your career search.
According to Entrepreneur.com, one aspect of the interview phase that makes a lot of young professionals uncomfortable is salary discussion. While this article is not entirely about salary negotiation, it is focused on the first mention of salary and a way to respond that sets you up for success in the future.
Most, if not all, recruiters will first bring up salary at the end of your phone screen by asking this question:
“What is your desired salary range?”
