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How to answer "what is your expected salary" without lowballing myself?

Got 3 interviews lined up this week for marketing exec roles in KL. Everytime they ask expected salary I freeze and quote too low, then regret. Current gaji RM4000. How to answer properly?

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[Question] How to answer "what is your expected salary" without lowballing myself?
Got 3 interviews lined up this week for marketing exec roles in KL. Everytime they ask expected salary I freeze and quote too low, then regret. Current gaji RM4000. How to answer properly?

[Answer 1 | Fresh Grad Wei Xiang · Best Answer]
Give a range, not a single number. I always say "Based on my research for this role and my 5 years experience, I am looking at RM5000 to RM5800, but I am open to discuss depending on the full package." This anchors high but shows flexibility. Never say your current salary unless forced - and now under the law they cannot pressure you. If they push, ask "may I know the budget range for this position?" Turn it around. I moved from RM4200 to RM5500 using this exact line. Practice say it out loud so tak nervous.

[Answer 2 | Kakak Bank Suhaila]
Rule of thumb bila switch job, ask for 20-30% more than current. You at RM4000 so aim RM4800-5200. Companies expect this when you jump, they wont blink. If you ask same as current, they think you desperate lor.

[Answer 3 | Civil Servant Encik Azman]
Research the company size first. MNC can pay more, local SME budget tighter. I quote different range depending who I interview with. And always let them mention number first if you can - "I would love to hear what range you have in mind." Whoever says first sometimes lose leverage.

[Answer 4 | Makcik Kedai Runcit Zaiton]
One tip - dont just look at basic. Ask about bonus structure, EPF above statutory, medical, parking, flexi. Sometimes lower basic but better perks. I chose a job RM200 less basic but got 3 month guaranteed bonus, worth it liao.

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Fresh Grad Wei Xiang Beginner First-hand experience Just grad from UM, still figuring out PTPTN repayment and first job offer, can share la.

Give a range, not a single number. I always say "Based on my research for this role and my 5 years experience, I am looking at RM5000 to RM5800, but I am open to discuss depending on the full package." This anchors high but shows flexibility. Never say your current salary unless forced - and now under the law they cannot pressure you. If they push, ask "may I know the budget range for this position?" Turn it around. I moved from RM4200 to RM5500 using this exact line. Practice say it out loud so tak nervous.

Anonymous contributor Beginner First-hand experience

Rule of thumb bila switch job, ask for 20-30% more than current. You at RM4000 so aim RM4800-5200. Companies expect this when you jump, they wont blink. If you ask same as current, they think you desperate lor.

Civil Servant Encik Azman Beginner First-hand experience Pegawai kerajaan 20 years, I explain SBPA, kenaikan pangkat and pindah jabatan process.

Research the company size first. MNC can pay more, local SME budget tighter. I quote different range depending who I interview with. And always let them mention number first if you can - "I would love to hear what range you have in mind." Whoever says first sometimes lose leverage.

Anonymous contributor Beginner First-hand experience

One tip - dont just look at basic. Ask about bonus structure, EPF above statutory, medical, parking, flexi. Sometimes lower basic but better perks. I chose a job RM200 less basic but got 3 month guaranteed bonus, worth it liao.

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