Interviews, Interviews and more Interviews!

13 Comments

1. JJAugust 25,2022 at 7:43PM UTC

   Depending on the field, one year of experience (even though you have excelled academically) might not put you in a strong position to negotiate. If you can stand it, take a decent job now to gain more experience and then you will be in a better position to negotiate for your next job.

2. Monica Lynn SadlerAugust 25,2022 at 8:47PM UTC

   Kudos to you for surpassing your bachelor's degree and obtaining your master's degree!!! Since you have had multiple offers, it sounds like companies like what you have to offer. That's amazing! Since you're not being offered the pay you would like, and you're unemployed, I recommend considering the benefits, driving distance and upward mobility in the company. Sometimes these three factors are equivalent to higher pay. I pray you find the perfect job for you. God bless you!

3. AnonymousAugust 25,2022 at 8:55PM UTC

   Do the market research for your locality to see what is a reasonable pay range. If all three fall within that pay range, you might be chasing your tail here. Also just because you have back to back interviews now does not mean you will have that same blessing or struck of luck 3 months from now. Did you ask questions about career track and mentorship opportunities for growth? Just because you dont like the range offered now does not mean you have to remain stagnant while you are there. So weigh those options/possibilities as well or if unsure reach back out and ask more questions.

4. AnonymousAugust 25,2022 at 9:01PM UTC

   If the offers you have received are below Market value then I say keep looking.

   What I do want to bring up is the value of education. That seldom equates the more money. Back in the 80s maybe. So I would reassess your experience and what that equates to in the market.

5. AnonymousAugust 25,2022 at 9:35PM UTC

   Thank you for your input. As I mentioned in another post I take things in a way that may not technically mean how your saying it. But what I’m trying to get at is the goal, for me anyway, Is any position I have previously been in, my future job will be more then the last one. The positions that have been offered to me are way below then what I was making. I am not saying I deserve more just because I have an education. I’m saying is that just to have the potential conversation to “negotiate” the pay should be atleast given to me, I think anyway, because of my education and experience. After all why did I go to school for then? So, the comment back in the “80’s maybe”, yes, I guess you can say it’s true. But I do feel I should still have that conversation of pay.

6. AnonymousAugust 25,2022 at 11:47PM UTC

   To the OP: I think you misinterpreted the previous comment, as someone new to this thread I don't think anything in that comment was unclear.

   Rather, I think the poster was suggesting that a bunch of degrees with, frankly, just a year of work experience, don't necessarily equate to top dollar for a job offer.

   I've negotiated salary & bonus HARD two times in my professional career and both of those instances were with 20+ years of experience in a niche industry. I also had a laundry list of relevant experience, not just a year under my belt.

   Best of luck in your next steps but as others have suggested, be reasonable in your expectations. Ask for the additional salary, the worst they'll say in no.

7. AnonymousAugust 26,2022 at 12:30AM UTC

   "I’m saying is that just to have the potential conversation to “negotiate” the pay should be atleast given to me, I think anyway, because of my education and experience."

   No company owes you anything.

8. AnonymousAugust 26,2022 at 1:11AM UTC

   But I know my worth. So, thank you for your input again.

9. Crystal HowellAugust 25,2022 at 10:36PM UTC

   With the 2 degrees, you are looking in the wrong places.

   Try https://www.executivesearch.com or the ladders , they place folks with your credentials or robert half company

10. AnonymousAugust 26,2022 at 12:16AM UTC

    It's time to settle when you have less than what will pay for 8 weeks of expenses in your bank account.

    If you have only one year of experience, you may be competing with much more experienced candidates for those higher-paying jobs.

11. AnonymousAugust 26,2022 at 1:05PM UTC

    You had me until the one year of experience. One year is actually not much experience at all, even with your educational background. Think about it, as a client, would you be willing to pay the same hourly rate for a first year attorney that you would a 20 year partner, even though they both have the same advanced degree? These companies are looking at you for entry-level positions, and you won't have the negotiating position of someone more experienced. Focus instead on the company, the people, and the role you'll be taking on. Use your previous experience to show your exemplary work and maybe you'll earn that raise and promotion quickly.

12. AnonymousAugust 26,2022 at 7:40PM UTC

    I like a lot of the advise here. Especially, to look for a company with excellent benefits, opportunities for growth and healthy culture. Also, don't end your career search. Accept an offer and continue to look on the side. I never stop looking until you have golden handcuffs. I want to know what is out there at any time since employers are laying off randomly.

13. AyianSeptember 1,2022 at 1:53PM UTC

    If you can afford to wait, wait - and apply to jobs where the minimum pay is higher than your last or your masters degree is a "nice to have", not a required qualification. As others have mentioned, it is not so common for companies to see your one year of experience as worthwhile for negotiation for them.

    Remember that your are interviewing them every bit as much as they are interviewing you. Do you want to work for an organization that does not value your time as much as you do?

    Have you considered nonprofit work? There's a whole job board over at Idealist.org. The compensation is often good and the benefits typically blow for profit entities out of the water. I'm interviewing for a position with 3 weeks of vacation, 3 weeks of sick time, 12 holidays, and 100% employer paid health care. Not only is it paying more than my last position, it's 100% remote and pays for office setup and reimburses phone and internet expenses. Now, it's been a slow process to get to final interviews, so I've taken up a contract role to keep the lights on while waiting. You might take some time to consider what you REALLY want to do and how you want your quality of life to be, then make a plan to get there either by progressive career moves or keeping busy while you continue your search for the right fit. Finding the right fit can take time, but it's much simpler when you know what it looks like in the first place. Be as specific with that as possible and you won't be uncertain when you find it.