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?

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$35,000

$35,000

$21,000

$21,000

$52,000

$52,000

$72,000

$72,000
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Answer 1

To demonstrate that he understands the potential salary range for the assistant designer position, Jackson should provide a salary range rather than a single number. It's important for him to base this range on research about the industry standards for entry-level designer positions in his area.

If we assume that typical entry-level salaries for assistant designers might fall between $35,000 and $52,000, Jackson could respond with something like:

"I’ve done some research on typical salaries for assistant designer positions and I believe a reasonable range would be between $35,000 and $52,000, depending on the overall compensation package and benefits. I am open to discussing this further based on what you typically offer for this role."

By providing a range, Jackson shows flexibility while also indicating that he has an understanding of industry standards.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Based on typical salary ranges for entry-level positions in design, Jackson should respond with $35,000. This figure is on the lower end of a common range for assistant designers and demonstrates an understanding of entry-level positions while leaving room for negotiation.