What are your expectations in terms of base salary
for permanent positions or hourly/daily rate if
you are looking for contracting assignments?
You must be in a position to put a value on yourself.
It is tempting to inflate your current/package,
but be careful as:
- You may be asked to show proof;
- You may miss out on just the right position
because you are considered “too expensive”
by a few dollars.
You should be in a position to be specific regarding
the structure of your total package.
Your package will obviously include a base salary
and may also include some of the following:
| Superannuation |
- Usually 9%. If different, be able to
specify the % and/or the structure of
the superannuation plan if different to
the norm.
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| Motor Vehicle options |
- Company provided and maintained.
- Your vehicle with a car allowance.
- Novated lease through your package –
vehicle at your risk.
|
| Bonuses |
- How calculated?
- Company performance.
- Your performance.
- Frequency.
- Maximum value.
- Actual value last year.
- Realistic expectations current year.
- To a maximum of?
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| Commissions |
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| Medical Benefits |
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| Shares & Options |
- Frequency – value – vesting?
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| Education Support |
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| Other |
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| Note |
- Mobile phones, home cable connection
and PC’s/ Laptops are considered
“tools of trade” and are not
generally factored in to remuneration
calculations.
|
| Education Assistance |
- What course?
- To what value?
- How/when paid – e.g. on successful
completion?
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