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Old Aug 28, 2008, 02:15 PM
Troy Troy is offline
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If pay hasn't been discussed and they ask, "Do you have any questions?" ... it's a good time to say "Are you at liberty to discuss the starting pay range for this type job?" ...

You might not want to ask if you have a pretty good idea about this company and this type job, but if you're totally in the dark, the interviewer will think you're a little off if you don't even mention it.

A lot of companies will offer so little that you don't want to work there. They don't mention it because they know it will cause you to go away. They're hoping to bring you back a couple times, let you get to know people, etc. and then be more willing to take on a low paying job.

This is not the time to bargain. Just accept the information and move along. However, once you open the door, the interviewer might ask you whether you'd find that acceptable. Here's when you become cagey ... "It sounds pretty good, depending on the specific responsibilities and other things that go with it. Maybe you can tell me more about it if a job offer is forthcoming."

Good luck on the interviews!
T,
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