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How do you answer the following questions?
I recently relocated to another state and I don't know how to answer
What are my salary requirements? I usually just say I don't know what the comparable rate.
I work in a field where I can work in a vast area of settings: schools, hospitals, jails, social service agencies, etc. . The past two interviews I have had asked me about my dream position. I usually just answer generically that I like helping others and working with people. Is this a correct response?
TIA
Re: How do you answer the following questions?
If I am pointedly asked for salary requirements I usually tell them the "range" I was most recently in. And then I mention that the entire package and advancement opportunties are equally important to me. This way I can still leave room for negotiation.
As for the dream job question, I'd definitely be a bit more specific. I'd research the company beforehand so I have an idea of what the roles are and I'd say that I eventually could see myself doing XYZ or being in such & such role. And then I'd give example of why. This way you can relate your answer more directly to their industry and/or company and still illlustrate your interests and strengths.
Research some salaries for that position/field and give a range.
I would come up with what your dream job would actually be. Do you want to work with kids? Adults? Do you want to work hourly? Salaried? Do you want to move into a managerial position? Would you rather be managing people or process? Etc
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I realize salary can be awkward to discuss, but you should definitely research the going rate for your desired position in your new area for your own knowledge. I moved about a year and half ago to a lower-cost-of-living area and knew there would be a drop in salary, but it was more drastic than we realized. Now that I'm starting a new job search, I feel better prepared. You can do a quick Google search for salary and cost-of-living comparisons with where you used to live. This is one, but there are a bunch out there - http://www.bankrate.com/calculators/savings/moving-cost-of-living-calculator.aspx. This can also help you understand how much of a pay cut you can afford to take (or how much more you need to make), in case a dream job, with a less than dream salary comes your way. You can also get a decent idea of general salary ranges for certain job levels by scanning job search sites. I feel significantly underpaid at my current job, but in the last few weeks of searching, I've realized many job openings are offering around what I am making...sad, but good to know!
Anyway, providing a range is smart, as is emphasizing your appreciation of a great benefits package. If you're asked to provide salary history, you can explain how you've relocated, but have researched realistic compensation for the area based on what you were making previously.
Good luck!
Ditto PPs. I would mentioned a salary range. Do some research for that area, or tell them what you made at your last job and say that you would like it to be in that area (the reason I still say research is because where you're applying may have a salary range for that job higher than what you made before and you don't want to sell yourself short).
I'd also try to be a bit more specific on the second question. I would give them an area or two you would especially love, and you could always end it with, "But overall I just enjoying working with and helping others."