Knowing Your Worth - Salary Expectations
McLaren Recruitment
As a specialist recruitment and HR consulting company we pride ourselves on delivering results, not surprises.
No matter what kind of job you’re applying for or what stage of your career you’re at, knowing your worth when it comes to remuneration is key. While there is a growing trend for employers to be more transparent in displaying the salary range when advertising a vacancy (“show the salary”), it can still be hard for job seekers to navigate salary negotiations and where exactly they should be pitching themselves to prospective employers!
Common job seeker wisdom is that you take your current salary level as your starting point, but how do you even know if your current level is a true and fair reflection of your skills and abilities? Let our top tips for knowing your worth help:
Use Salary Guides:
First things first, as of April 2023 the current minimum wage for adults in New Zealand is $22.70 per hour which equates to just over $47K as an annual salary. So you definitely shouldn’t be considering anything below that rate!
There are lots of online salary guides available that are specific to the NZ job market which can be really handy tools for getting a sense of whether you’re currently paid at the market level for the type of work you do:
These are just a few examples of the online tools available, but there’s plenty more out there! Put your googling skills to use and see if you can find online guides for your sector.
Ask for Salary Ranges:
If you see a vacancy that has piqued your interest, but the salary information isn’t obvious, don’t be afraid to get in touch to find out the salary range on offer for the role. Putting together a compelling application is time consuming, so don’t waste your time on something that isn’t going to pay your worth.
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Take a look at the current vacancies we're working on! See something you like? Follow the link to learn more or get in touch with the team!
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1 年Great advice here McLaren Associates Limited, for a part of the recruitment process many job-seekers find clunky.