I've contacted about a possible new position. It would be another in-house counsel role, in my field, and in my town. Title-wise, it would be a step up. If I'm offered the job, I want to maximize my salary - something I've not done a good job of in other job moves. I am by no means in a hurry to switch jobs - my current gig is nice, but I could see some strategic advantages to moving.
So, some questions:
1. Should I delay disclosing, as long as possible, what I currently make? If so, how do I politely put that question off if I'm asked it during the initial interview stages.
2. I'm expecting a sizable bonus (20-30% of base) to be paid this spring from my current employer for 2015 work. Is it a reasonable request to ask the potential new employer to either cover the bonus or delay my start date until I've received my 2015 bonus.
3. How much should I reasonably expect a new employer to bump my salary to cover the "trouble" of moving? I'd hope for at least a 25% raise.
4. Any other strategies I should consider?
Thanks.
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Do factor in all your compensation, not just salary. Make the XX% high enough that you would feel good about leaving your current job for the new one.
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It it sounds like a good opportunity so far. Without giving away too much, it's a fortune 100 company in the financial services industry. This position would be AGC supporting a wholly-owned affiliate that operates in my field.
Talk about the comp package you'd expect to move. Everyone knows you are getting a bump, but how much is neither here nor there.