Zehner:
For one I said they shld pay me according to their salary scheme. But they insisted I state an amount and instead I told them how much I was earning and gave them reason to want more than what I earn. I got called few hours later to see the chairman and.............

hojayz:
I think what dey r asking u indirectly is "how much is ur service worth?" Dey want 2 know hw much u value ursef. Give them a specific figure and tell them u r open to negotiation. Say it with confidence.

Saraha1:
Why on earth should company be asking such a ridiculous question at the first instance?


To the best of my knowledge , those that ask such question are small firm.

Chuks16:


to me,if they insist I should tell them the specific amount I intended been paid. my answer will be, pay me in 7digits

sexzskil:
Those days when i just finished my OND, went to apply for a teaching job in a public secondary school. The principal was a thick Igbo man:

EMPLOYER- How much will you like to get paid monthly?
ME- 650k!
EMPLOYER- Oh, forgive my slip on tongue! I mean to ask how much do you want to get paid on monthly basis, NOT FOR THREE GENERATIONS?!
ME- Yes, monthly basis, 650k...
EMPLOYER- Security!!

samflexx:
simply say....pay me according to your salary scheme.............

Kentnickole:
The most controversial interview question that has cost many job applicants their dream jobs is "how much do we pay you" question, though it comes in many twists.

Now my experienced nairalanders who hv successfully crossed this huddle should please tell us how best to answer this question.... HR managers/personnels, we really need your immense help. Thanks!

abbey621:
Speaking strictly from experience, this is what professionals call a trick question. The employer wants to see your level of thinking and awareness. The best way to answer the question is to reinforce your answer with what you bring to the table.

For example:

According to prevailing job market rates, an entry level engineer makes 100 to 150,000 naira per month, I would like to be paid Bleep,Bleep amount due to the fact that I have several years of experience in this field and can confidently carry out my job functions.

or a better answer

While pay is certainly a factor in accepting a job offer, I value other benefits associated with working with such a prestigious company. I would like to be paid Bleep,Bleep naira as I feel it would be a reasonable compensation for my services.


The key here is to be confident and smile, don't appear to be needy or nervous!

Kentnickole:
The most controversial interview question that has cost many job applicants their dream jobs is "how much do we pay you" question, though it comes in many twists.

Now my experienced nairalanders who hv successfully crossed this huddle should please tell us how best to answer this question.... HR managers/personnels, we really need your immense help. Thanks!

englishmart:
The thing is that in my former company, I rejected a salary augmentation from #350,000 to #400,000.

By saying this, my employer should be able to know how much of a salary I'm going in for?

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?

berbs112:


Bleep,bleep would be?

Zehner:
For one I said they shld pay me according to their salary scheme. But they insisted I state an amount and instead I told them how much I was earning and gave them reason to want more than what I earn. I got called few hours later to see the chairman and.............

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]


www.nairaland.com/1245277/common-interview-questions-answer-tips

Godditex:
I have an interview in an advertising and marketing communications firm next week. I have research on the pay structure for an entry level in the field but no possible idea. Would it be wrong if I mention 90k-100k as my pay? Thanks!

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..

Chuks16:
answer: pay me in six digits

rattlesnake:
Answer what ever u want to be paid

Finito


What's d big issue

Kentnickole:



Hmmm... Am short of words... You really treated some crucial points... Thanks!

lawrenceunaa:
so what is ur interviewer says that the company's payment is below that of ur former company

Kentnickole:


The big issue is the issue of loosing your dream job owing to a reckless approach of answering this kind of technical question.

Zehner:
yer well in this case I was tempted to cause it was an Oil company but I am always blunt, straightforward and truthfully in all my interviews that why I answered that way and it has always worked for me.

sexzskil:
Those days when i just finished my OND, went to apply for a teaching job in a public secondary school. The principal was a thick Igbo man:

EMPLOYER- How much will you like to get paid monthly?
ME- 650k!
EMPLOYER- Oh, forgive my slip on tongue! I mean to ask how much do you want to get paid on monthly basis, NOT FOR THREE GENERATIONS?!
ME- Yes, monthly basis, 650k...
EMPLOYER- Security!!

farellstone:
bros with your post I think you are someone who has experince about banks nd certification.plz I read english and literary studies and I'm about to obtain my Customer Relationship Management(CRM) certification from NewHorizons,please what are the certifications I can add to it that can job viable in bank sector nd corporate world in general.thanks

leshluap:
Hi

tellwisdom:


And if he divides your pay in three places since he knows the company's salary plan more than you? ?

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.