i recently had a job interview and got offered the job which I will start when I finish my degree and graduate. they called back to say i got the job and if i would like to accept it…which i did. hence they said they’ll get started on the paperwork (theres some specific paperwork needed for the field im going into.)
As far as I have heard…its not a good idea to ask the salary in the interview…hence I avoided this question. However, after I got the offer…ive been wondering how much i’ll get paid…as long as its in line with other similar jobs…i dont mind. I forgot to ask this question when i got the call for the offer.
what should i do now?
call the person who offered the job and ask them.?..I dont yet know the hours that i’d be expected to work. the guy i had the interview with seemed really decent…so i think he will be reasonable.
I just wanna know if i should wait for them to tell me all this info…considering I will be starting in about 6/7 months time…so i have enough time left…or should I phone up to ask myself?
p.s. this job is a paid training which I have to do to become fully qualified in my profession…so should I really be bothered about the pay?
Impulse if this is articleship for CA then u can get an idea of pay ranges from other ppl in training, they tend to differ company to company but from what i know, not by a huge margin
call and ask, just say you did not get some of the specifics answered, pay, hours, vacations and benefits etc.
It is one of the most important questions in any job interview. You have the complete right to ask such a question. Not asking about the salary might be considered as a sign of lack of assertiveness.
its strange that they asked for your acceptance first without letting you know about the pay and the working hours....normally they do otherwise...anyways you should asked them about the pay.. unless is not an issue for you and you are only looking for a work experience.
^^^ they ask for acceptance on the basis of person already know the salary range for this job or as advertised.
on written offer or contract, you should get the details anyway, and dont sign if you cant see anything on it. you can wait and see or just call them, they will not mind at all.
I don't know your job specifics but all the interviews I have had were arranged based on the salary expectations from both sides. Having salary numbers not come up even after the formal offer has been made seem kind of strange.
Usually if pay is not mentioned in the interview its there on the offer letter, unless its already been sort of discussed before-hand as Asif2000 said (I've had similar experience). But as everyone pointed out its your right to know, but usually its should be fine and in range with the industry standard. Unless the owner is some kharoos desi (been there).