how would i answer this question that i found on a job application it ask’s?

November 21st, 2008 | by admin |
denae007 asked:


how would i answer this question that i found on a job application it ask’s “What is your compensation requirement?”
and i am not sure how to really answer it.

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  1. 7 Responses to “how would i answer this question that i found on a job application it ask’s?”

  2. By Caren B on Nov 24, 2008 | Reply

    i always put: entry level

  3. By Jefe' on Nov 26, 2008 | Reply

    How much money do you want? If you don’t know, then perhaps you should do some research on how much to expect

  4. By abkwire on Nov 27, 2008 | Reply

    I put ‘negotiable.’

  5. By mymxboys on Dec 1, 2008 | Reply

    They are asking you how much you are wanting to make an hour, or if salaried position, how much you are wanting to make a year.

  6. By gilfinn on Dec 2, 2008 | Reply

    It’s one of those kinds of questions known as a two-edged sword. What they are asking is “what pay do you want”? If you compensation is more than they are willing to pay, you will receive a very nice rejection letter. If it’s too low, they may hire you because they’ll get more for their money, or they will figure that you aren’t experienced enough.

    Generally, what you have to do is find out what the general salary is for they type of work you are applying for in your area. You can usually find that kind of data at your Employment Dev elopement Department or sites like Yahoo!Hot Jobs or Monster.com.

  7. By jesdad47 on Dec 4, 2008 | Reply

    What they are really asking is; What do you think you are worth to us.

  8. By Sue P on Dec 4, 2008 | Reply

    Negotiable is the best answer.

    If pressed in an interview - be ready with a broad range - you can determine a range that is appropriate for your region by visiting salary.com

    Good Luck

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