ive been working in a factory for almost 10 years, by choice. im educated and spent many years working in the?
Asked by waitin4someday
corporate world, in the big city. i chose to live a simplier life, in a small town. well now, 10 years later i am sick to death of the "factory worker" mentally and negativity and want to go back to doing Accounting work. I have a interview in a few days but i am totally out of the "loop" as far as interviewing goes. What is the appropriate attire to wear on an interview. I am a woman. it used to be women wore a dress and heels and make up. is this still the same now? can i wear a nice pair of slacks and blouse? also, can i ask questions such as do they offer cost of living increases and what is average annual raises. in the factory, i got 26 cents for my 9th year review where i got all excellent marks for my performance. i was so insulted. we havent had a cost of living raise in 9 years. is it appropriate to ask questions dealing with pay scale or anything relating to money? can i neogiate pay if they offer me 10 hr, can i say i appreciate your offer but i cant work for less than 15

Best Answer:
Slacks and a nice blouse, jacket if it is a upscale firm, this is appropriate and also light makeup. It is inappropriate to discuss money until the job is offered to you, or they bring it up. Corporate world pays different. They don't talk hourly it is salary. Usually they offer incentives or reviews with yearly raises. You may want to figure out what yearly salary would be comparable to 15 an hour to be sure you are in the right ball park. And yes you can negotiate salary. They may actually ask what you need to make or are asking for as far as salary. In that case aim a little higher. It shows that you think alot of yourself and they will try to negotiate down, so high is good. Good Luck!
OH. one more thing. I learned yesterday that some employers are doing this. If you already have health benefits through your husband, you can ask for an extra amount as far as your salary and offer to give up your benefits. This saves employers lots of $$$$. So if you have that option, you might want to negotiate that after being offered the job.
Answered by Special K