I am a recent grad with little experience. Today I did what seemed like a full interview over the phone, with a personal interview tomorrow that seems to be something just to see if I am or am not a freak in person (all relevant questions were covered over the phone). At the end there was this exchange:
Her: What are you salary requirements?
Me: Well, I think I would like at least $13 per hour.
Her: Do you want at least $13 or are you hoping for $13?
Me: I guess I am just hoping for $13 an hour.
Her: What is your minimum?
Me: $10 per hour.
Her: So you're somewhere in the range 10 to 15 or 13, that seems doable.
(I swear I heard that 15 mumbled in there)
Now the position she stressed required a lot of responsibility, basically if I mess up the entire firm is screwed. So I imagine they might not be trying to fill this position on the cheap. She also asked about my future plans in a way which suggested she wanted to know how long I wanted to work there (2 years seemed satisfactory).
My reasoning behind expecting more money is that if they offer me $10 they have to know I will continue looking for a job elsewhere because that is shit pay for downtown Seattle. On the other hand they know exactly what my minimum offer is so why won't they take it. Any predictions, no matter how unfounded, are appreciated. If they base their lowball offer on my lack of experience is there any way I can push for a temp-to-hire type deal where they review me after 3-6 months and I get bumped up? I understand I am not worth $13-$15 but I think for the work they are asking for I am entitled to a review in short time (3-6 months) that would determine if I can make that kind of money.
Her: What are you salary requirements?
Me: Well, I think I would like at least $13 per hour.
Her: Do you want at least $13 or are you hoping for $13?
Me: I guess I am just hoping for $13 an hour.
Her: What is your minimum?
Me: $10 per hour.
Her: So you're somewhere in the range 10 to 15 or 13, that seems doable.
(I swear I heard that 15 mumbled in there)
Now the position she stressed required a lot of responsibility, basically if I mess up the entire firm is screwed. So I imagine they might not be trying to fill this position on the cheap. She also asked about my future plans in a way which suggested she wanted to know how long I wanted to work there (2 years seemed satisfactory).
My reasoning behind expecting more money is that if they offer me $10 they have to know I will continue looking for a job elsewhere because that is shit pay for downtown Seattle. On the other hand they know exactly what my minimum offer is so why won't they take it. Any predictions, no matter how unfounded, are appreciated. If they base their lowball offer on my lack of experience is there any way I can push for a temp-to-hire type deal where they review me after 3-6 months and I get bumped up? I understand I am not worth $13-$15 but I think for the work they are asking for I am entitled to a review in short time (3-6 months) that would determine if I can make that kind of money.