If someone asks in a job interview, “what are you looking to make” how does one respond to this?

IAskUAnswer: If someone asks in a job interview, “what are you looking to make” how does one respond to this?
Does one counteract that with, “What were you planning to pay for this job?”

Do you just give them a range? If so, where should your minimum fall in this range – like should your minimum (x) be your minimum or should it fall in the middle. (I.e. a salary range of x – y or a salary range of w-y with x somewhere in there)

Or are there better ways to handle this? If so, how?

The problem is my previous employers have used what I was making at my previous positions as their starting point, which means I end up not making any more than before because I’m so desparate to get out of the situation I am in or in a bad spot monetarily that I have to take it. But I’m at a point where I want to make a lot more (well duh, who doesn’t) and CAN make a lot more if I could find the right place to work.

Help!

Answers and Views:

Answer by slw182
If you really want the job you say “i’ll take anything you offer me”

Answer by tai-chi
It is an incomplete question- it can have many responses, about salary you want to get, what would make you happy, motivated, committed and many others

Answer by Farmer Crabtree
You say, “Whatever the market will bear” or, “Your best entry-level with a review in three months for an increase based on performance.” Then never take less than your last job paid..

Answer by Wolf
when an employer asks that question, it is a test of honesty. They know what they are going to offer you. They budget dictates that. However, they are looking for more that just a $ bill response.

The best way to answers that question is.

“My needs are at X $ ‘s per week/month/year.”

If your qualifications and work history are good then they may have a little play in their budget. But the reality is they want to hear your answer not for the $ but for the answer itself.

Answer by alexopictureme
Answer by stating ur desired range. cos if u dont and u are paid less at the end of the day, u will not be happy
so dont be afriad that ur range will be too much, if it is they will tell u. they will also then tell u the max they can pay.

Answer by larry c
Just tell your interviewer that you’re ” looking to make a difference, preferably a positive one in the company “. This will not only impress him / her, but also open the door for discussions regarding what your salary might be…

Answer by Maria U
I usually say:

I am open for negotiation

If the insist I give them an amount, then I follow with

Make me an offer

Or I will reinforce that I am really interested in working with your company, I feel you will be very pleased with my work…so and so on…and then I’ll end it with “as far as salary I am sure we can come to some an agreement”

Answer by Cary Cyd
If someone asked me “what are you planning to make” during an interview I would respond with – “A good impression.” (This shows you have a sense of humor.)

If they brought up the question of salary during an initial interview, I would say – “I don’t feel we’re at the point where I could truly say quite yet, since I want to find out more about the job. I think this would be better discussed at a second interview.” (This shows leadership.)

Or, you could respond back to them with – “I’m glad you asked. I wanted to know about the potential growth within this position. What is the salary range & where do you see someone in this job going in their career over the next 5 years?” (This puts the ball in their court & you in control.)

If they come back at you with the question again, then give them a range that starts at a few thousand more than what you’re currently making & goes up from there. (Of course, this is assuming you’ve done due diligence & researched the job so you know the general range of salary for this type of position in your region + you are totally qualified for the job.)

Answer by nahcyelrihs
Usually, this will have to include several elements:
– is the job hourly? annually?
– How good is the reference can it be? Like, what’s the company repetition? What kind of experience will you gain? Will you be learning new systems? Are you going to lead a team that is comparatively smaller? Or bigger group?
– What are the benefits?
– If you may plan on enrolling the 401K, what’s the potential for the company? Did they bid expectation last year? What’s the industry trend?
– The culture of the company is very important too.
– Do they have mentor? Will you be able to obtain additional training?
– What’s the schedule?
– Sometimes, you may even have to guess how interested are the interviewer in you.

*** Make sure you have all the info above before you go into the interview. Negotiation is a part that can’t be take out.

Answer by snoopy
Tell them it’s negotiable.

If they insist on a number, keep it on the high end of what you think they might offer. Give the number and make clear it’s negotiable.