Deepfreezer:

Believe me for the past 2years I've worked with 3 different companys.
how did I get my jobs?
question=how much do we pay you.
answer= Sir/madam any amount the company offers me is ok. I just want a chance to contribute to the growth of this great company.

Rilwayne001:
[b] Truth is, if you’re interviewing for entry level position, you have practically no say in the pay. Almost 100% of companies have their pay structure and know how much they will pay you already. If Zenith bank, for instance, pays entry level employees N3m per annum, you can’t get more than that,except you have relevant experience. So most times, at entry level positions, this question is inconsequential, but it may be your undoing. Imagine asking for N10m as entry level in GTB – it can annoy your interviewer and an otherwise inconsequential question can mar your chance. Personally, I –and people I know that are top management staff in big organizations – always advise that you don’t say an amount. Respond with something like: “ABC Plc is a well-structured organization and I believe you will fairly place me where I fit within the structure (knowing full well that you’re entry level), with commensurate remuneration.” But if pressed further, you can state a sum, preferably a range, which you must have researched. A good way to research is to ask people that work in the organization what entry level pay is or you put a thread in a forum like Nairaland, where you are guaranteed of good
response. You may add 1 or 2m on top. For example, you know Ecobank pays N3m for entry level position, you may call 4m for them at the interview. If however you have some special skills or qualifications, you can charge a premium for that. For example, you have CFA, very marketable qualification, you can be daring and request for pay that is more than what is ordinarily obtainable for that position. Or you are coming withImperial or Harvard certificate. Experienced hires are also in good position to negotiate.... [/b]


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YoungDaNaval:
Can You Please Explain Further?

Deepfreezer:

Believe me for the past 2years I've worked with 3 different companys.
how did I get my jobs?
question=how much do we pay you.
answer= Sir/madam any amount the company offers me is ok. I just want a chance to contribute to the growth of this great company.

tmodeltoluene:
This was the tricked I used when I was employed as a civil enginner in one of the fast food company. At the last round of the interview, which is the salary negotiation stage, we were 4 apllicants standing while all other applivants have been eliminated at the previous stages.
So during this last interview, I was the last applicant to be interviewed while others have been interviewed but they were still waiting gisting I was also gusting with them, so during the course of gisting , I asked them how was the interview and they told me fine and I asked each of them about their salary negotiation and each of them told me exactly the salary range he requested for. so when i was called in for my own saalry negotiation I gave the interviwer a price 10k cheaper than what my colleagues have asked for. 2 days later i was called to come and resume.....was so happy being the only successful and employed applicant.
Advice...most company nowadays dont have salary structure, most employee salary are being based on negotiation. Pls use your discretion to weigh the company and what their turn out could be monthly and the salary they would be capable of paying.
Thanks may God help us all.

Kentnickole:


Am afraid using this approach o. One could end up being paid a meagre amount o

genchukky:
most legitimate companies have policies,so an interviewer cannot just come and share your salary into three because as soon as you start working in the company you will know these policies,and the interviewer might lose his job and even go to jail

genchukky:
The simple answer is,there is a particular salary structure for every department in a company,so when you are asked the question,tell your interviewer that the post you are seeking for has a payment structure the company offers and you will be ok accepting that plan............but make sure u have an idea of the salary structure before going for the interview..

tellwisdom:


Bro, from your previous illustration, you are indirectly asking the interviewer to answer his question meant for a purported applicant, which to me, doesn't speak well. At least, say something and then allow him tell to you how much he thinks it ought to be from the company's salary plan. Shikina.

Abeg no use question dey answer question o. E dey annoy some people gan ni

Zehner:
Excuse me! I was asked this question in practically all the interview I have attended and trust me when I say they weren't small firms.

Chuks16:
answer: pay me in six digits

Truckpusher:
Funny indeed.
You've not met some interviewers that interviews you as if he owns the company.
I tried this same thing you did and this guy that knew me too well and my family looked straight into my eyes and he said "Are you seriously telling me that this whole thing isn't about the money"? I pretended not hear and he said to me "this is a question". And I replied with a smile that the question is too harsh.
Everyone laughed because something in my eyes betrayed my true feelings......Yes it was all about the money.

annoymous:


Well, what I did (like a month ago) was to ask from people I know what the pay is like for that position. I told them I wanted something in that range but that I was pretty flexible. However, when I finally got the job, they offered me what I requested and a little more but Oliver Twist me, i decided to negotiate and they increased it even further. So what you specify is not necessarily what you'll get especially if they like you.

Hadizam:
I attended an interview with one INGO and was asked this question by the HR, and the position I applied is for experience hire, what I told them is N450,000-N500,000 per month.

genchukky:
most legitimate companies have policies,so an interviewer cannot just come and share your salary into three because as soon as you start working in the company you will know these policies,and the interviewer might lose his job and even go to jail

MaziOmenuko:




If the pay structure isn't available after your research, then grade yourself depending on what you have to offer and, most importantly, the scale of the company and its location.
For a position that didn't require years of experience; mostly entry level, 80k - 100k comes to mind. I mentioned location because from my little experience working in Lagos, accommodation and transportation is more demanding. Someone earning 60k at Umuahia will have a better savings and better quality of life than someone earning 80k at Lagos.

For a position that required you to have 1 or 2 certification and expertise, this is where it becomes tricky. They are hiring you because you had a masters (which costs nothing less than 300k to acquire), or because you have a NEBOSH certification in safety, or a certified QMS officer, Plant designer, Chartered Accountant, Programmer or you have up to 5 years of working experience; then place yourself in an assist managerial level and demand 180k - 250k for the start.

I don't support the idea of asking a HR to pay you according to their scale. There's a reason the question was thrown at you; don't throw it back to them! And, I keep saying this, what if their salary scale is 40k per month?

Kentnickole:


Lolss! Bro some will insist u specify...

Truckpusher:
Funny indeed.
You've not met some interviewers that interviews you as if he owns the company.
I tried this same thing you did and this guy that knew me too well and my family looked straight into my eyes and he said "Are you seriously telling me that this whole thing isn't about the money"? I pretended not hear and he said to me "this is a question". And I replied with a smile that the question is too harsh.
Everyone laughed because something in my eyes betrayed my true feelings......Yes it was all about the money.

Chuks16:


if that's the case let them pay me 999,000

Kentnickole:


Chai ! Work at stake oh

Saraha1:

Eh- eh, tell me somethinh.
I reject such question oh , ha, wetin?
They should just fellow their company policy and stop asking rubbish question as such.

thekrine:
Hello,

I am not a supporter of the 'I know you have a structure of what you pay and I will accept whatever it is' type answer.

When a recruiter asks you what your salary expectation is, they really do need to know what you want to earn. I find it quite annoying when I ask potential employees this question and they start pretending like money does not matter. Most times I throw out a ridiculous figure as the salary 'package' on offer to see a gasp and their true reaction about money.

Money matters and it is from that same salary that you will transport yourself to work, feed and basically have a life. Thus, during your interview please do not act like you can 'manage' whatever they offer you. Your circumstance may not be same as the other individuals in the organisation. Your level of skills might be a game changer for the organisation and they may be willing to ignore their structure.

Have a figure in mind and mention that figure to them. If they cannot pay you that much, they will tell you so and if you are a very good candidate for the job, a negotiation will ensue.

I have been part of recruitment processes where budgeted sums for salary had to be increased slightly to accommodate the individual because of their own unique circumstance. It also matters that you let them know you are open to consider what they have to offer.

If you currently have a job, a good standpoint to negotiate from is to use what you currently earn. If you will be doing more at this new job and bringing in new expertise, use that as your reason for demanding more than what you earned at your last job. Perhaps you may have to also pay more in transportation.

For recent graduates, this is one a lot of us shy away from but I think I am right when I say the average salary on a first job in Nigeria is roughly N80k/month (and in most cases it is way lower than this). I am sure if we take a poll here very few people earned that much on their first job. Some organisations will start you off on a salary like this and increase after 6 months or so. Salaries in Nigeria are not great; that is the reality so do not blow your chances by saying "as a graduate I expect to earn nothing less than 150k"; I hear this a lot and it's normally an interview killer.

I recently interviewed someone for a role and her response to the salary offer was 'wow, that is poor'. She called a week later to say she had not heard back from us. Of cos I couldn't call back an individual that already seemed unhappy with the salary a potential employer can afford to pay.

Say what you want to earn and also ensure you inform the recruiter (and your disposition shows) that you are willing to consider what is on offer. Always give a figure.

Deepfreezer:
which point did he treat? once you mention the amount you re expecting from them you ve lost the job.
tell them any amount they can offer you is ok. I've done this severally and trust me I got more than what I expected from the company.
imagine you telling them 200.000 when actually their package for the position you are going after is 450.000

Deepfreezer:
that's very smart of you.