damzy88:
Hello everyone,

I went for an interview last week. The interviewer enquired about how much I was looking to earn. I said since it was entry level position, I believe there is a salary range and an amount fair to me is alright.

Did I make any mistake? I noticed the lady wanted me to be specific. I didn't want to look greedy.

It is a local exploration and production company.

Your opinions please?

U nailed it bro... If she wanted u to be specific she would have pressed u for it. Ur response is better than giving a figure because if u did u would be feeling way uneasy than this by now. wish u Godspeed though.

adonbilivit:
what do u need money for when it's already end time

Hahaha..... Ppl like you are the reason why I cannot leave Nairaland

Westernmall Nigeria Ltd is still hiring.

Westernmall Nigeria Ltd is an online store looking to take over the Nigerian market and offer customers better options in terms of shopping.

We are presently recruiting field sales representatives (Genies)... The Starting pay is 40k and attracts handsome commissions for more sales(more details later)
Our office is at Alausa shopping mall, Obafemi Awolowo way, ikeja. Lagos.
Thus you must be Lagos based to work with us as you will report to the office on a daily/weekly basis.

interested candidates should send their CV's to careers@westernmall.co.uk
or go to http://www.westernmall.co.uk/Home/Careers to apply

Make the Subject of the email: GENIE!!!
More details will be provided to you via email
Tell a friend.

Regards
Westernmall

damzy88:
Hello everyone,

I went for an interview last week. The interviewer enquired about how much I was looking to earn. I said since it was entry level position, I believe there is a salary range and an amount fair to me is alright.

Did I make any mistake? I noticed the lady wanted me to be specific. I didn't want to look greedy.

It is a local exploration and production company.

Your opinions please?

No, you didn't make any mistake my brother. Since you don't know your worth, it's pardonable.

It Doesn't Hurt At Times To Be Specific! I Wish You All The Best! Good Luck! http://www.bummyla.com

I have been to an interview where I answered just as u did and d HR replied saying young man, we know we do have a salary structure for entry level b4 we asked u, so give us a reply in figures.

And some ask that because they have a range for entry level. if you answer that way, they will likely put u on the lowest figure. If you are good enough during interview, no matter the amount (reasonable) u ask for, they will definitely call u to renegotiate

Invariably you just wanted nairalanders to commend you for your answer....

Okay you have it,your answer was great!

I had that same experience bro. But the Interviewer was persistent, so i had to give her an answer. Though after the Interview, I felt i under priced myself because the company is a multinational one, but new in Nigeria. So i never got any info about their pay package. Dont know if there is an implication to that?
But above all, Faith in God is the key, whether you flop or not.

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[quote author=EgunMogaji post=40076092]

You did well.

1) If it's a good company that appreciates you they will make a fair offer that is inline with the industry. I would throw you in the mid range of the salary scale for your position depending on the interview.

2) If you're a good employee, you can become the CEO in a few years by hard work and education so the point will be moot.

The CEO of my company came in as a mail room clerk years back.

Is this glass half empty or full?[/quote

The glass is full