Answering the Salary Question to Get What You Deserve

Have you ever been thrown off balance when you were asked, “What salary are you looking for…” and you didn’t know how to answer?

Being able to react – and answer! – the salary question professionally is yet another way to make a strong impression and convey your value and your confidence in your abilities. That’s why it’s important to know how to answer it properly.

On today’s podcast we are going to discuss how to answer the salary question well so you always get what you deserve.

Show highlights:

– The reason why some recruiters ask the salary question at the very beginning. (2:36)

– What does your reaction to the question tell about you to the hiring manager. (6:00)

– How to handle the answer like a pro without having to give a flat number. (6:20)

– How NOT to answer the salary question. (7:41)

– This word-for-word answer will always work in your favour during negotiations. (Get a pen and write it down immediately!) (8:29)

Plus, if you would like some personalized help to do these action confidently, then go to http://pretendyourfiredtoday.com/coaching for more details.

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Lisa

Lisa Rangel – Executive Resume Writing Services

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About Lisa

Lisa Rangel and The Chameleon Team are the only executive resume writing, LinkedIn profile development, and job landing consultancy who has been hired by LinkedIn and recognized by Forbes. Our 4-Stage META Job Landing System stems from decades of corporate and executive recruiting experience to position you to land your next 6 or 7-figure role faster.

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