Salary Questions

CrazyKell · 02-12-2009, 11:12 AM

How do I come up with a salary expectation range for a job I've never done before?

I went to workopolis and found 5 jobs that were very similar (they didn't have this specific job listed). I then got the high and low for each job. Basically I added them all up and averaged out the highs and lows to get the range. But I still don't know if it's even in the same ball park.

What should I take into consideration? I don't want to low ball myself but I also don't want to go back with a number that's too high.

xx CURVE xx · 02-12-2009, 11:19 AM

I like salery with ranch dip...or cheese

lauralynne · 02-12-2009, 11:23 AM

www.salary.com can help

buzzcutt2 · 02-12-2009, 01:15 PM

Do a search on monster and see if they have any listings for the job with a salary. Or post up the job description here...someone might have an idea.

CrazyKell · 02-12-2009, 01:25 PM

www.salary.com doesn't help me because it's an american site. I did however, find some useful information on a few Canadian sites (monster being one of them).

I also have a couple of friends who work in HR so I emailed them and they liked the number I came up with. I sent it off....now just waiting to hear back!

ZUKIMON · 02-12-2009, 01:28 PM

Good luck. How's the economy going up in Canuk land? I hope it's not as bad as it is down here.

Cutty72 · 02-12-2009, 07:56 PM

Remember to figure how much you need to live on.
Add in what benifits they are offering, and what are self provided.

Don't short yourself!

02-12-2009, 11:12 AM	#1
CrazyKell Vrooom Join Date: Nov 2008 Moto: 06 ZX6R Posts: 4,427	Salary Questions How do I come up with a salary expectation range for a job I've never done before? I went to workopolis and found 5 jobs that were very similar (they didn't have this specific job listed). I then got the high and low for each job. Basically I added them all up and averaged out the highs and lows to get the range. But I still don't know if it's even in the same ball park. What should I take into consideration? I don't want to low ball myself but I also don't want to go back with a number that's too high.

02-12-2009, 11:23 AM	#3
lauralynne 667:Neighbor of the Beast Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Everett WA Moto: VTR1000, SV650, FZR400, CRF150 Posts: 1,403	www.salary.com can help __________________ WMRRA's slowest Expert! triathalete, mom, racer, rider, friend, sister, wife - all in one tidy package! Married my best friend 8/30/09

02-12-2009, 11:19 AM	#2
xx CURVE xx SMELL MY LEVER Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Texas Moto: Tards Posts: 1,034	I like salery with ranch dip...or cheese

02-12-2009, 01:15 PM	#4
buzzcutt2 Fuzznutz Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Palm Beach Gardens, FL Moto: 98 ZX9 Posts: 999	Do a search on monster and see if they have any listings for the job with a salary. Or post up the job description here...someone might have an idea.

02-12-2009, 01:25 PM	#5
CrazyKell Vrooom Join Date: Nov 2008 Moto: 06 ZX6R Posts: 4,427	www.salary.com doesn't help me because it's an american site. I did however, find some useful information on a few Canadian sites (monster being one of them). I also have a couple of friends who work in HR so I emailed them and they liked the number I came up with. I sent it off....now just waiting to hear back!

02-12-2009, 01:28 PM	#6
ZUKIMON Is this thing on? Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Ashe Co, NC (Near Boone) Moto: '01, 929RR Posts: 398	Good luck. How's the economy going up in Canuk land? I hope it's not as bad as it is down here.