Sample Interview Questions and Answers: What Is Your Salary Requirement? Don’s Answer

(Who is Don? Don – MBA and International Communications Manager seeking Manager of Corporate Communications role)

Terry: Tell me, what is your salary requirement?

Don: Right now, given the current environment, my salary requirements are between $XXX and $XXX.  Plus, I’d, you know, I’m not…you know, scratch that.  I basically would say $XXX to $XXX.

Here’s how I would rate this answer . . .

Q9. What is your salary requirement? – DON QUICK RATING – F

Because gave dollar figure without being really pressed.