Please sir, can I have some more?

[DarrenX]

So I had a job interview this morning that I think went fairly well. However, during the interview they referred to the position as an 'entry level' position several times, which threw me off- I've been in purchasing for 10 years, and the position I would be taking would be a step up from my current position, which is 4 steps up from where I began 10 years ago. I ended up asking for $10K less than I actually thought I could get, worried that I may price myself out of the opportunity.

So the question is, should I get offered the job, how can I go about upping my salary request? Any success stories doing this?

[otnemem]

Pretty sure you can't up your salary request without them telling you to [censored] off.

[RoundGuy]

Start by asking them for their definition of "entry level". I think you guys are speaking a different language.

[mason55]

you should have clarified things in the interview

[By-Tor]

stockboy at circle k doesn't count as 'purchasing' experience.

maybe this really is entry level.

[tuq]

How is an entry level position four steps ahead of anything?

[Los Feliz Slim]

When I stress the term "entry-level" when I'm hiring someone it means I'm not paying very much and I expect the person to do whatever I ask, like answer phones, make coffee, etc.

OP you have screwed the pooch salary-wise.

[tuq]

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So the question is, should I get offered the job, how can I go about upping my salary request? Any success stories doing this?

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By the way, this is another reason a recruiter is of value, as they often handle these things and can advise accordingly. Did you not know the range going in? If not then how did you know you could get $10K more?

Anyway, if you're stuck at that figure then ask them how soon you would be eligible for a review/raise. Maybe they can move it up to 3-6 months from a year or wherever it is today. There is nothing wrong with asking for this.

[DarrenX]

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stockboy at circle k doesn't count as 'purchasing' experience.

maybe this really is entry level.

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Okay, some clarification. I interviewed for an expeditor position 10 years ago, but was hired an assistant buyer (1 level up), then promoted to buyer 9 months later. Then I switched jobs and became a buyer at another company, then was promoted to a purchasing coordinator a few years back. This position would be a procurement manager. As far as I'm concerned, there aren't many positions with 'manager' in them that are 'entry level'.

[codewarrior]

"procurement manager":

"Hey, Bill! The office is out of donuts, run out a get a coupla more dozen, eh?"