Researching Job Salaries in Your Area

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Watch this video, in which a dental assistant describes the factors that have played a part in her wage history as an hourly worker. She recommends you ask others who perform similar jobs in various locations about their compensation. She was surprised to learn she could have been making significantly more per hour for the same job if she moved or commuted to a different city.

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Job Salaries in the United States

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Use this tool to find salary information for more than 800 different occupations.

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How to Negotiate Your Salary

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Review these responses to questions about compensation. You need to decide whether a position opening is still a good fit even if the posted salary is substantially above or below your current range. The author of this article suggests ways to close the gap between your current salary and the position for which you are applying.

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How to Talk About Compensation

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Although this article centers on compensation in the non-profit sector, the questions and answers can apply to any job search. You should understand your personal finances and the typical compensation for jobs in your industry and location.

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Complete Guide for Job Interview [Negotiating Compensation]

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Discussing salary requirements during the interview can be tricky. Potential employers may ask you for your salary requirements during the initial telephone screening or during later interviews. Prepare for this question by researching what comparable employers pay workers with similar responsibilities and qualifications in your area. Be prepared with a response even if your plan is to avoid giving an exact figure.

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How to Follow Up After a Job Interview

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Read this article to learn about some possible follow-up activities. Revisit the article in section 1.3 on what to do before, during, and after an interview to review your options for a follow-up strategy.

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Legal and Illegal Interview Questions

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The following Fair Inquiry Guidelines, established by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, were established in order to provide specific protection from discrimination in hiring certain protected classes, be sure to follow them when interviewing candidates for your organization.

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Closing an Interview

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Watch this video. During the closing you should summarize your main points, express your enthusiasm for the position, and ask about the next steps in the process. For example, "when should I expect to hear from you and when would be an appropriate time to follow up?" Be sure to ask your interviewer for a business card so you can follow up.

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Sample Interview Questions

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This resource lists some common open-ended interview questions. For these kinds of questions, the interviewer expects you to expand on your answer rather than respond in one or two words. Try answering some of these questions! The more you practice, the more comfortable you will get with your interview skills.

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How to Answer Behavioral Interview Questions

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This video discusses behavioral questions that ask you to describe situations that involve teamwork, leadership, conflict resolution, and your reaction to past failures.

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