Jackson has been interviewing for an assistant designer job, his first job out of college. So far, the process has gone very well. Now, his potential employer wants to know what his salary needs are in advance of making him an offer. How should Jackson answer if he wants to demonstrate that he understands the potential salary range for the position?
A. $35,000
B. $21,000
C. $52,000
D. $72,000
If Jackson wants to demonstrate that he understands the potential salary range for the position, he should answer by providing a range instead of a specific number. None of the given options provide a range, but a suitable response could be:
E. "Based on my research and understanding of market trends, I believe a competitive salary range for this position is between $40,000 to $50,000. However, I am open to discussing further and considering other factors such as benefits and growth opportunities."
To demonstrate that Jackson understands the potential salary range for the assistant designer job, he should not provide a specific salary figure like options A, B, or C. Instead, he should indicate that he is open to negotiation and would like to discuss the salary further based on the responsibilities and benefits of the position. Therefore, the best answer for Jackson would be:
D. $72,000