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?

Question

$35,000

$21,000

$52,000

$72,000

Answer 1

To effectively answer the question about his salary needs while demonstrating understanding of the potential salary range for the assistant designer position, Jackson should first conduct research on the typical salary range for entry-level assistant designer positions in his geographic area or industry.

Assuming the options provided represent various salary figures he might consider, he could respond in a way that reflects those numbers.

For example, Jackson might say:

"Based on my research, I understand that the typical salary range for an assistant designer in this industry is between $35,000 and $52,000, depending on factors such as location and company specifics. Given my background and the skills I bring, I would be looking for a salary in the range of $35,000 to $45,000. However, I am open to discussing a compensation package that aligns with your budget and the value I can bring to your team."

This way, he demonstrates his knowledge of the industry's salary expectations while also showing flexibility and willingness to negotiate. The $35,000 and $52,000 figures from the choices provided would be reasonable figures to include in the discussion.