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writes:hey guys, recently I applied for a job. I got shortlisted in pre screening, but after filling up the final screening form, I got a mail saying that my candidature will not be proceeded further. In my form, I have mentioned quite high salary package (that I expected from organization). Would that quite high salary be the reason for rejection? If yes, how would I tell them that I am ready to negotiate the amount of expected salary?Is it possible to offer examples of a sample follow up letter? Reply to this Question
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reader, anonymous, writes (23 September 2015): Nowadays employees are a little bit sleazy, and trick very viable an credible candidates by insisting on a minimally acceptable figure. Once you bid high and get turned down,
you do not go back to re-do what has already been denied.
You can't under-sell your skills and education; but you have to seek compensation based on your experience and the richness of your past employment history. Most employers want to pay you far less that you're worth; unless it's with a growing technology firm. They know that kind of talent is hard to come by; and their competitors will come along and steal you away.
Move on to the next. Don't go back, unless they call you back. That means they are willing to reconsider, and their pool of candidates wasn't as potent as they are pretending.
Do your research and determine what any company's competitors are paying for the same position.
Set your range within those boundaries. Often, you can go on-line and determine salaries; just by checking out the company's bio and financial reports.
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reader, Honeypie  + ♥, writes (22 September 2015):
 If they otherwise had interest in you/your application but not inclined to pay the salary you mentioned, they would try and negotiate you down.
I don't think the salary you mention is a reason for rejection, unless it's utterly unrealistic for someone with your skill-set (for instance).
Is the the norm in your field to add what you expect to be paid in an application? If so maybe next time have a min/max so they can see you are willing to negotiate.
You have been declined, another letter saying:" I'll do it for less" -I won't think will make them reconsider you.
Time to send out more applications. Maybe talk to a few people who already work in that field so you can get an idea of what is a reasonable starting wage/salary.
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