After the interview

Negotiating and accepting an offer

Be open and transparent with your consultant

Generally, you will have agreed on a target salary for the position at the beginning of the process, but if your expectations change as you explore the role further, it is important you discuss this with your consultant.

Determine if negotiation is an option or not

Many roles have a fixed salary range from which employers cannot budge, even if they want to.

Don’t interview for a role paying well below your salary expectations and then try to negotiate up; it will only frustrate everyone involved.

Consider the whole package

Try not to focus solely on the salary; think back to what is important to you and consider how the role on offer meets those needs. Things like flexibility, proximity to home, career development and company culture can all be huge benefits.

Accepting an offer

Once you have received an offer, it is reasonable to take some time to think it through (generally 24 hours). Don’t resign from your current position until you have received written confirmation.