Job Market Secrets: Seven Tips for Acing the Million-Dollar Interview Question

by Debra Feldman

Published on April 24, 2007

Tags: Career Management, Creativity, Job Search

It can come near the beginning of an official job interview or sneak up before the meeting is about to close. Whatever the circumstance, poised executives are always ready to answer the most important question that surfaces in a serious dialogue between decision-makers and prospective employees.

Exact phrasing varies but the meaning is clear: "What will it take for you to join our team?" or "What is it going to cost to get you here?"

Does the very thought of being in such a situation make your hands clammy, your heart race, and your stomach churn? Would you prefer any punishment rather than confront this issue?

Unfortunately, part of accepting a job offer frequently entails negotiating the terms of employment. Get prepared and save yourself some last minute angst.

Here are a few tips to help you face the inevitable with confidence and armed with good advice.

1. Do your homework

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Debra Feldman, executive talent agent, JobWhiz, networks purposefully on behalf of senior-level executives developing targeted new contacts that produce unadvertised job leads and build positive reputations. Follow her on Twitter and like Facebook.com/JobWhiz to make inside connections.

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