On a job interview how should I ask about salary, if no amount is listed?

Generally you want to ask questions about the duties and responsibilities first rather than discussing money. If the employer is considering hiring you they will ask you what kind of salary you are looking for. Unless you are moving a different occupational field you should look for a salary that is near your present salary or higher.

The real answer is you don't ask. It is completely incumbent upon the hiring company to make you an offer of compensation based the position. You may have to invest in several interviews over several weeks to get to that point, but that is protocol. If you are asked for your salary requirements, the best you can do is tell them what you currently make and that you are sure they will make you a fair offer based on the position and your experience. Most companies will accept that answer. Once you receive the offer, and if it is not to your liking, you can counter offer, but they may just say no so be prepared to lose the position. That doesn't normally happen, but it can. The interview and offer period are the most awkward part of this process, but it is the most power you will ever have during the hiring process. If you would like more information, feel free to email me. Hope this helps!! [email protected] www.directyourcareer.com/blog

Just politely ask , if you were considered for the position, what your starting salary will be. You have a right to know the terms, and no legitimate employer will think any less of you for inquiring about this in a direct manner.

Not sure...that is a tough question....If they are interested in hiring you, they will provide any additional info

Never ask - always ask them what they are willing to pay. I would handle it like this: You: "Not that money is the most important thing, but what is the salary range for this position?" (Use the word "range.") If it gets to the negotiation phase, try this: Them: "Well, how much do you want?" You: "I would be more comfortable if you gave me a range to tart with; I don't want to say something inappropriate." (Note that inappropriate could be too high OR too low.) Them: "Give me a number that you want." You: "How is a 15% increase?" Them: "We really didn't want to go above $55,000. Can you live with that?" The rest is up to you. Good luck.

You certainly should ask! The interview is not just for them to size you up, it's also for -you- to decide whether or not the job is right for you. The idea is that you -both- ask questions. In my experience (LOTS of job interviews) I find they don't want to make an offer until they find out what you made on your last job. Then they offer you that or maybe 5% more. They insist that your salary history has no effect on their offer, but they can't make an offer until they have your salary history. So I often use the opportunity to give myself a little raise. 8^)

Don't ask about salary unless they bring it up. Do some research ahead of time on what other people make in your field with your experience/education. If they ask you how much you expect/want to get, you can give them a realistic number that you can live with. Otherwise, save quesitons about salary for when they call to offer you the job - thats the best time to ask.

If your job pays well in the first place and the people hiring you are an organized company with good reputation then you know that you don't have to ask about the salary , but if you are not sure about the company then you have to ask about the salary so they don't underpay you or exploit you . in the application they may have a question about the salary you expect ; that's a tough question which make me put an amount less than average so they hire me .

I would not ask it....let them tell you. If they should not say anything, and assuming they offer you the job, request an offer letter and it would be stated there.