Hi Professionals,

Need help to create a cover letter with salary requirements. I am working as a Quality Engineer in automotive industry and looking for new job. Is anyone has a similar cover letter or know any websites.

Thanks...

:)

Hi Professionals,

Need help to create a cover letter with salary requirements. I am working as a Quality Engineer in automotive industry and looking for new job. Is anyone has a similar cover letter or know any websites.

Thanks...

:)

Hello Quality786,

Here is a link (http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/templates/TC060914171033.aspx) to a template titled: "Cover letter with salary requirements" that you can download from Microsoft.

Stijloor.

Hi Professionals,

Need help to create a cover letter with salary requirements. I am working as a Quality Engineer in automotive industry and looking for new job. Is anyone has a similar cover letter or know any websites.

Thanks...

:)

Why dont you GOOGLE; I got 2090,000 hits (http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=resume+covering+letter+with+salary+requirements&btnG=Google+Search)

Look for the one which suits you.

Why dont you GOOGLE; I got 2090,000 hits (http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=resume+covering+letter+with+salary+requirements&btnG=Google+Search)

Look for the one which suits you.

That would take an entire career to go through! :D

That would take an entire career to go through! :D

Lot of options for Quality786 ;)

Hi Professionals,

Need help to create a cover letter with salary requirements. I am working as a Quality Engineer in automotive industry and looking for new job. Is anyone has a similar cover letter or know any websites.

Thanks...

:)

Some guidance are found in this thread: Thinking about a New Job for New Year? (http://elsmar.com/Forums/showthread.php?t=19619)

Especially the recent update by Wes - post #91 (http://elsmar.com/Forums/showpost.php?p=227226&postcount=91)
Many useful links are provided therein.

Hi Professionals,

Need help to create a cover letter with salary requirements. I am working as a Quality Engineer in automotive industry and looking for new job. Is anyone has a similar cover letter or know any websites.

Thanks...

:)All worthwhile responses so far Can you tell us why you think you need to include salary requirements in a cover letter?

I've been thinking about your post since I first saw it earlier today and I can't recall ever seeing such a requirement listed EXCEPT as a "knockout question" for gatekeeper clerks to use in discarding resumes and applications. The point being the candidate who "bids" too high is knocked out. The candidate who bids too low (but is otherwise qualified) may be knocked out or, worse, exploited by an unscrupulous employer.

One thing is certain, you won't get paid HIGHER than the sum you put in the cover letter and you have locked yourself out of negotiating for what the job is really worth.

Welcome to The Cove! :bigwave:

I'm with Wes. I always hated such demands. I passed them up, not willing to be thusly prejudged and feeling like they were after a low salary first; quality of work was secondary. Ick.

Even asking such a question gave me a bad feeling about the culture.

I've been taught to avoid mentioning salary in application letters and during the initial stage of interview also. While checking around, I noticed this interesting advice in Yahoo Answers.

You would not put this on your resume neither your cover letter. It would be best to write a separate sheet with something like this on it:

"Regarding your request for salary requirements, I am more interested in the opportunities for growth and professional development than a starting salary."

"My salary requirements would depend on the total compensation package including benefits and the opportunity to earn performance-based incentives. I am confident we can arrive at a mutually beneficial agreement during our interview."

"I applied for this position because I am very interested in the job and your company. I know I can make an immediate impact once on the job, but I'd like to table salary discussions until we are both sure I'm right for the job."

"My current compensation package is well within the range for this position and location. I am confident your offer will be competitive."

"My research indicates that a position such as the one described in your advertisement typically pays $____ to $____. I would be willing to consider a salary within that range, depending on the responsibilities and expectations of the position."

The point is to shift the focus from money to the job itself. If you are working at a job in which you are happy and productive, the rewards will come. If you are miserable working for an organization which demands as much work as possible for as little money as possible, the job won't last and the money won't matter.

I've been taught to avoid mentioning salary in application letters and during the initial stage of interview also. While checking around, I noticed this interesting advice in Yahoo Answers.That helpful piece is as good as any I could have come up with. I would even use it if I could get past the feeling of holding this company out at arm's length like a smelly shirt. I'd have to really want the job, and I'd have to know enough about the company to believe its culture would provide me with fertile ground to make a difference. This is, of course, part of the standard job pursuit research anyway.

jennifer, r u able to relocate?

Thanks guys.
I created a cover letter with salary requirements. It was one of the mandatory requirement for this application. I think my numbers were high therefore no job for me but I am not willing to start with low salary. I have done this mistake once and I don’t want to do it again.

That would take an entire career to go through! :D

You can focus your Google searches by using the "Search within results" function.:rolleyes:

Thanks guys.
I created a cover letter with salary requirements. It was one of the mandatory requirement for this application. I think my numbers were high therefore no job for me but I am not willing to start with low salary. I have done this mistake once and I don’t want to do it again.

I have never included salary requirements in any cover letters. I even avoid the discussion during the initial phase of the interview (first face-to-face). I usually say that the salary range that you have provided is within my desires.

Stay focused on the interview at hand, and if it does goes to the next level, then at that time salary should be mentioned, but leave the discussion to other benefits that they are offering.

The mistakes that are made, is that the salary requirements are low balled or too high. Do your research on the going rate of salary in that specific area (location - Cost of living, responsibilities, supervision so forth).

Just some quick points/recommendations. :2cents: