QUOTE(knwong @ Jul 9 2011, 11:07 AM)
I have a question. I headhunter called me and forwarded my CV to their client. The client is interested to interview me this Fri.
In the event the interview is successful, who will I negotiate the salary with? The client? Or the headhunter?
The process as follow:
1) The recruitment consultant give you a form to fill, there is a column for expected salary. The recruitment consultant will then communicate all your inputs during the interview to the employer.
2) If shortlisted, a 2nd interview with the employer, filling another form which also included your expected salary. The employer will discuss with you regarding the expected salary, job function, expectation etc.
3) When you are chosen for the position, most likely the employer will call for a final interview to propose the salary package to you. You may accept on the spot or take few days to consider.
4) If you choose to reply later, you can either proceed to negotiate the salary with the employer directly or through recruitment consultant.
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I would suggest for recruitment consultant, reason being is that in the event that the deal does not push through due to whatever reason, the hard feeling between the two parties involved could be minimized.
For instance, if you are insisting on a 60% increment from the existing payroll and communicate this directly to prospect employer in multiple occasion, chances are negative feeling will develop and the atmosphere will be tensed if you meet with the other party in other business function. The recruitment consultant will act as middle man @ buffer zone in my opinion.
All the best with your interview.