Saviola Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 Howdi, I have had a couple of Skype interviews/chats lately and the question of my 'salary expectation' is one that i do not have a good answer for. There are obviously lots of factors cost of living, role scarcity etc. I have just been offering them my current UK salary/perks, but I am not sure that is all that helpful or wise. How did you work out your salary expectation? Using the magical 2.2/1 ratio, check out Seek for a similar role, convert with today's exchange rate or just go for the biggest number you could think of? Cheers Saviola Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pumpkin Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 Howdi, I have had a couple of Skype interviews/chats lately and the question of my 'salary expectation' is one that i do not have a good answer for. There are obviously lots of factors cost of living, role scarcity etc. I have just been offering them my current UK salary/perks, but I am not sure that is all that helpful or wise. How did you work out your salary expectation? Using the magical 2.2/1 ratio, check out Seek for a similar role, convert with today's exchange rate or just go for the biggest number you could think of? Cheers Saviola Do market research on salary levels. Regarding the other options: - the 2.2/1 ratio is a decent indication of how far your money might go, but it might not reflect typical salary rates in your industry. - todays exchange rate is utterly meaningless as a comparison - biggest number also meaningless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PityTheFool Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 There is no easy conversion I'm afraid, they are many variables to consider. It's really difficult to make comparisons to the UK, I'd be of the opinion that giving your current salary wouldn't be that helpful. I'd suggest Seek, search online for salary surveys, if possible speak to recruiters although getting anything out if them could be a challenge if it doesn't benefit them!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sustain Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 Why not get away from playing your hand with a figure. I put it this way "my expectation is to be in the upper quartile of recent market comparative markings" Their he will have this data You can evaluate when figure is received. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PityTheFool Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 Be sure to check whether you offer is inclusive or exclusive of super!! I've been here a year and I'm still not sure what how it works. Worth a question though - 9.5% makes a big difference either way!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessica Berry Posted July 26, 2014 Share Posted July 26, 2014 (edited) The salary expectation question in my experience, is often used (especially in the current tight job market here in Adelaide) as a way to filter out applicants as part of an initial phone screening process. So in general terms, you need to be around the figure they are looking for, unless you have a skill/experience that they are struggling to get, then obviously there is more scope for negotiations. I have worked on projects in the recruiting team where there can be a $20k variation on what the employer is willing to pay. One of my friends who recruits has phone screened several candidates from the mining sector and because of the downturn they are out of work. My friend works in a different sector, but when the candidates are asked the salary question they are still asking for a mining salary not a 'real world' salary and their application goes no further. Edited July 26, 2014 by Jessica Berry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirmes Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 download salary surveys from recruitment companies such as Michael Page, Hays or Stellar Recruitment. They are usually broken down by industry and state. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolvesaussie Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 The salary expectation question in my experience, is often used (especially in the current tight job market here in Adelaide) as a way to filter out applicants as part of an initial phone screening process. So in general terms, you need to be around the figure they are looking for, unless you have a skill/experience that they are struggling to get, then obviously there is more scope for negotiations. Fair enough but why dont they just put the salary in the advert.. makes it so much easier for everyone, you dont have to waste your time applying for a job that pays less than your current one.. they dont get loads of applications from people who wont be interested once they reveal the salary... I find it really odd when they dont advertise the salary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirmes Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 Fair enough but why dont they just put the salary in the advert.. makes it so much easier for everyone, you dont have to waste your time applying for a job that pays less than your current one.. they dont get loads of applications from people who wont be interested once they reveal the salary... I find it really odd when they dont advertise the salary Then you get applications from people who are not necessarily interested in your company or position. It might be of some interest but just pays what they are looking for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saviola Posted October 1, 2014 Author Share Posted October 1, 2014 Bump from the past as an update and another query Ok we have both been offered jobs, but my girlfriend inst happy with the salary offered. Mainly as it it a bit below the average we have seen, any sites that show average pay per roll? We think they have taken her current wage, which she had wrong by some margin, and multiplied by the current exchange rate. Do you think they would entertain a conversation about salary? The only time it was mentioned was when asking what she earned in the UK. Any thoughts appreciated. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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