My old company recently reached out to me to ask if I’d apply for some of their open positions.

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October 25,2021 at 9:37PM UTC

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My old company recently reached out to me to ask if I’d apply for some of their open positions. At the time, they had me speak to their HR representative, and I stupidly told her my salary range, expecting I’d apply for an analyst position. But since then, I’ve interviewed for a role that includes more leadership/management , and am fairly certain they will be offering me the position. How do I negotiate myself more than what I asked for, if my original salary expectation is what they offer me?

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AnonymousOctober 25,2021 at 9:53PM UTC
You stick with MARKET VALUES and if the go lower let them know that that range is for a lower more staff position. If they are expecting a management level position then the MARKET VALUE is more in the range of XXX to XXX.
Annetta MosesOctober 25,2021 at 11:38PM UTC
Wait for the offer and see if the salary matches the position. If they offer you a leadership position with a salary closer to that of the analysts position you thought you would apply for, be honest. Tell HR that the salary expectations you provided were for an analyst position. Your expectations for a leadership position are higher and the give a range.
Good luck.
KelliOctober 26,2021 at 12:56AM UTC
Congrats! Although it's not exactly a raise or promotion, some of this article may help you: https://getthejobshop.com/blogs/news/5-steps-to-confidently-ask-your-boss-for-a-raise-or-promotion
Laura LeachOctober 26,2021 at 5:53PM UTC
It's 100% ok to go back to the HR rep and explain that after interviewing you learned that the scope of the role has changed and the salary isn't aligned. Based on this, your salary expectations have changed. Remember to be happy, hungry, and humble!
Krystin MorganOctober 26,2021 at 6:58PM UTC
Yes, this!
J AcharyaOctober 27,2021 at 9:34PM UTC
Agree with this! Totally ok to say the range you provided was for a different job!
AnonymousOctober 28,2021 at 4:32PM UTC
OP here. They offered me $10k less than my original salary point. ? I’ve asked to have it sent to me to review. I’ll be speaking with them today and plan to ask for $20k more and see if they’ll meet me at my original salary.
J AcharyaNovember 1,2021 at 3:12PM UTC
That seems a little odd. I would definitely ask for what you feel is fair for the role you're actually being offered.
AnonymousNovember 1,2021 at 8:54PM UTC
I spoke to them the next day. The number happened to be the max they could offer. It is more than I am making now (although, only by $8k more) and quite a bit more than what I was making previously as an analyst there. They weren't able to budge on much of what I attempted to negotiate (PTO, additional benefits). The job is aligned to my career goals, more so than what I'm doing now, so I accepted the position. I will just have to make sure I'm prepared to ask for more at my reviews!