Thanks Tim!  I appreiciated your response and it turns
out, when I called to set up the interview, they told
me right up front what they were offering and I did
not have to say anything.  I was a little suprised to
have been asked in the first place, since, like you,
everything I have consulted has said not to mention
salaries at all.  But I was glad they let me know
before I had to open my mouth!  My interview is
Tuesday, so we'll see how it goes!  As for this
question of professionalism,  I do believe it is a two
way street.  I interviewed for a job not too long ago
and I thought the interview went well.  I felt that
even if I did not get the job, it was a good
experience.  That was in early June.  I still have
never heard anything back.  Obviously, I assume I did
not  get the job and am okay with that. But still, it
would be nice to be officially notified that they had
chosen someone else.  As a job seeker, I am aware
going into the interview that I may not get the job.
THere are so many factors that if the stars to do not
align to give me the job, fine.  Let me know so I can
move on. I sent a thank-you note to thank them for
their time and I wish I could be afforded the same
courtesy in some way. I understand that their time is
valuable, but I wish interviewers could remember the
stress that goes into job hunting and remember how it
feels to be left hanging.  Okay, now  that I have
written a novel!  Have a great weekend everyone!  Amy

--- Tim McShane <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> Amy:
>
> This is just my two cents worth, but most of the
> work search references I've
> consulted say to avoid mentioning salary
> expectations as much as possible.
> The employer knows what they're prepared to pay, and
> chances are they're
> just asking for salary expectations as a way to
> screen out candidates.  If
> you're fairly confident that the job will pay a
> salary you can live on, and
> the work is what's important to you, rather that the
> money, why give them a
> chance to regard you as overqualified/underqualified
> based on your salary
> expectation? (and yes, from what I gather, it can be
> just as dangerous to
> ask for too low a salary as too high).  Instead,
> suggest that this is not
> the time to begin salary discussions; let them see
> what you have to offer
> (and see what they can offer you) through the
> interview.  If they're
> interested in you after the interview, and you still
> want to work for them,
> then that's the time to talk dollars.  Plus, once
> you know they're
> interested in you, you're in a better bargaining
> position.
>
> Hope this helps.  Good luck!
>
>
> Tim McShane, Collections Manager
> West Parry Sound District Museum
>
>
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