How to Answer "What Are Your Salary Expectations?" | Indeed Career Tips

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Employers may ask, "What are your salary expectations?" during an initial phone screen or in final interviews. Their intention is likely to assess whether you are within the budget for the role. Salary negotiations do not begin until after a formal offer is made, but your answer to this informational question is an important opportunity to set the foundation for future compensation conversations.
In this video, Jenn, a certified career coach, provides three strategies for addressing your salary expectations and shares how to identify the salary range for a role.
00:00 Welcome
00:30 When and why do employers ask "What Are Your Salary Expectations?"
02:39 Three strategies for sharing your salary expectations
05:10 How to deliver your response to "What Are Your Salary Expectations?"
06:15 How to research your target salary
07:55 Recap
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[@jobdeveloper7065]

Good stuff ... thanks.

[@matthewspratt3723]

Very useful 👌

[@andersonsystem2]

Good video thanks

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[@masterloot]

They are asking this now during your application, mandatory field in almost all online job applications. so no we dont have a chance to "deflect and delay"

[@SH-og8pr]

slightly confusing..

[@albertc2390]

I always tell them to make me an offer first or provide me with the salary range for the role. I do not recommend asking to hear about their benefits package because that's when they try to low-ball you - especially if they have a solid benefits package. Companies are always going to try to get you at the lowest number possible.

[@shehzaadshaik6036]

have an interview on wednesday - IT Support Engineer - Really stressed, been a while sinec I have been in an interview - HELP