Do you really know your worth in the marketplace as a professional?
In a perfect world, every job advertisement would include the salary range. However, companies will keep such information on the hush to let job seekers ‘bid’ for themselves. But do you really know your worth in the marketplace as a professional?
We were curious to find out what some of our users base their value on when negotiating for salaries. Here are some of the responses that we got:
Kiiza David - Finance.
Years of experience - 2 years
Current 700,000UGX - Expected 700,000 and above
I would like an amount that will keep me motivated to work if am able to manage majority of my costs.
Prefered Industries - Interfreight and logistics, Banking, Accounting and Auditing
Calvince -Banking & Finance
Years of experience - 1 year
Current KES 25,000- Expected 25,000-30,000
Because of the current economic situation in kenya and my current level of education.
Prefered Industry - Credit/ Sacco /Baking.
Steicy -Insurance
Years of experience - 1 year
Current salary - 50,000 Expected - KES 100,000
The economy of the country and also the nature of work that I do.
Polycarp - Medical representative
Years of experience - 3 years
Current KES 85,000 - Expected 85,000 and above.
That's not much comparative to the nature of my roles.
Prefered industry - Medical
Faith- Medical Laboratory Technologist
Years of experience - 3 years
Current - 40,000 - Expected 55,000 and above
I believe that my work experience and professional together with all the skilled acquired have made me earn so.
Prefered industry - Medical
Edina - Research, Quality Management and Customer Service
Years of experience - 3 years
Current KES 35000ksh - Expected 40,000 -50,000
To cater for my bills and because I normally give my all when at work.
Prefered industry - Food manufacturing Industry and Communication
Mercelyn - Marketing
Years of experience - 0
Expected salary - 15,000
Because I know as a marketer I'll do a great job and my employer will get many customers and an increase in sales.
Prefered Industry - Real Estate
Jacinta - Administration and Assurance
Years of experience - 4 years
Current UGX 800,000 - Expected - 1,500,000 to 2,500,000
I would want to earn this much because I give my all to what am doing and I pride myself on goal orientation and achieving results and the general performance of the company while challenging myself to be the best version of myself at work.
Prefered industry - Finance
Samuel - Electrician
Years of experience - 2 years
Current KES.25,000 - Expected - 30,000
According to the growth of economy in our country and being ready to deliver my best to the respective organisation i will be absorbed.
Prefered industry - Engineering
Victoria - IT
Years of experience - 2 years
Current KES 100,000 - Expected - 204,000
I have the experience and dedication needed to execute any job I am assigned to within my capacity . It is the figure I have put down to cover all my basic needs as well as employee motivation.
Prefered industry - Technology
Bosire - Human Resource
Years of experience - 5 years
Current Kshs.25,000 Expected Kshs.28,000-35,000.
High living standards and the ever growing family responsibility.
Prefered industry - Manufacturing Industry
Share with in the comment section below how much you'd like to earn and why.
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