I was told I have been employed in a construction firm but I should come back in two weeks time for an open cheque (I mean to talk on my salary). How much can I demand for or if it is you what will you say?

Emusan: I was told I have been employed in a construction firm but I should come back in two weeks time for an open cheque (I mean to talk on my salary). How much can I demand for or if it is you what will you say?

Depends on the company. Take a look around, make a friend before the stipulated meeting time, and perhaps, ask the person how much he is being paid. If he/she is lower position than you, maybe just a step below, that can give you a hint on what yours should look like.
If you're asked what your salary requirements are, say that they are open based upon the position and the overall compensation package. Or tell the employer you'd like to know more about the responsibilities and the challenges of the job prior to discussing salary.

Another option is to give the employer a salary range based upon the salary research you've done up front. Once you've received the offer you don't need to accept (or reject) it right away. A simple "I need to think it over" can get you an increase in the original offer.

And if you're ambivalent about the position a "no" can bring you a better offer too. I turned down a position I knew I didn't want, regardless of salary, and received three follow-up phone calls upping the compensation package. Be careful though, if you do definitely need that new job there's a risk that the employer may accept your declining the position and move on to the next candidate.

Hope it helps, wish you luck

Every organisation has a specific salary scale for any position. If you will be placed in a position where no one is, you can then negotiate for your salary, but if u find yourself in the same position with other workers, I think telling your prospective employer that u would like to be placed at the same salary structure with workers at your position would solve the problem.