Question: What level of salary do you think you will be earning in five years time?

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Question Details:

Question Type:

Traditional

Skills:

Basic – Monitoring (Making observations of self and environment),Basic – Science and Logic,Social – Persuasion

Other Factors:

Administrative Related,Big 5 – Agreeableness,Candidate Preparedness,Personal Improvement (Growth),Personality-Job Fit,Personality-Organization Fit

Work Activity (Task):

Information Input – Estimating Characteristics of Objects, Events, or Information

Work Context (Person-Job/Team/Org Fit):

Interpersonal Relationships – Coordinate or Lead Others,Interpersonal Relationships – Relationship With Supervisor

Work Style (Person-Job Fit):

Achievement/Effort (Action/Result Orientation),Adaptability/Flexibility,Assertiveness/Courage

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What to look for in an answer:

You are looking for the candidate’s ability to handle themselves confidently.
If the candidate has done research beforehand and has a good idea of what to expect.
If the candidate allows their attributes to shine.
If the candidate asks for a fair compensation and shows love for the work and loyalty to the company.

Red Flags to Watch For:

If the candidate sells themselves short by offering a number that they think you want to hear.
If the candidate gives a specific number and doesn’t seem to be flexible to negotiate.

Sample Answer:

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