Do I ask about salary at interview?

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MandyLou66
MandyLou66 Posts: 254 Forumite
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Good Morning!

I have an interview today at 11am and the job spec says the salary is between £14000 and £18000. I am at present on £16000 so don,t really want to drop any, is it ok to ask about it? If so when, I don't want to appear money grabbing, should I just wait to see how I get on.
Any help appreciated
Regards ML
'Neither a lender nor a borrower be'
Now why didn't I take any notice of the
second part of that quote!!???
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  • annie-c
    annie-c Posts: 2,542 Forumite
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    Wait until you get a job offer, then be prepared to negotiate straight away. It is usual practice to offer at least the equivalent to your current salary. Check when the next increment is, check annual leave and other benefits against your current role, but only negotiate at the point that an offer is made :)
  • MandyLou66
    MandyLou66 Posts: 254 Forumite
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    Thank you annie-c!

    I did not want to appear pushy!
    Am now getting nervous as I haven't interviewed for 6 years!!
    'Neither a lender nor a borrower be'
    Now why didn't I take any notice of the
    second part of that quote!!???
  • typeractive
    typeractive Posts: 914 Forumite
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    Good luck Mandy! :)
    "The future needs a big kiss"
  • annie-c
    annie-c Posts: 2,542 Forumite
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    Let us know how you get on! Good luck! :)
  • tek-monkey
    tek-monkey Posts: 1,434 Forumite
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    Good luck! I usually ask, but didn't at the latest job as even their lowest was 6k more than I was on!
  • Mudd14
    Mudd14 Posts: 856 Forumite
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    I would only talk about salary if they approach the subject.

    If they like you and make an offer I would then negotiate.
  • coffee_prince
    coffee_prince Posts: 173 Forumite
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    they usually tell you, don't ask
  • inmypocketnottheirs
    inmypocketnottheirs Posts: 4,745 Forumite
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    If the interview is through an agency they will negotiate for you. Just concentrate on getting the job!!

    Good luck!
    Don't lie, thieve, cheat or steal. The Government do not like the competition.
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  • SandC
    SandC Posts: 3,929 Forumite
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    The only time I asked was when I was in the interview and the interviewer said there would not be second interviews, he was going to decide based on only one and there was no mention of salary range in the advert for the position. I didn't want to waste his time if the range was below what I was looking for.
  • Any
    Any Posts: 7,944 Forumite
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    Proper interviewer asks how much would you be expecting or how much are you on now.

    There shouldn't be a need to ask straight out at the first interview. Hopefully there won't.

    Good luck
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