What’s Your Current Salary? Part 1 Welcome to the Interview Questions Test - Quiz & Trivia Quiz Name: What’s Your Current Salary? Quiz Link: https://jobinterviewquiz.com/qsm_quiz/whats-your-current-salary/ Total Questions: 25 Today Date: May 20, 2024 1. When an interviewer asks about your current salary, what is the main reason behind this question? A) They want to gauge if you are affordable. B) They are merely curious about your financial status. C) They want to see if you will disclose confidential information. D) They are trying to understand your level of experience and expertise. 2. If you’re uncomfortable disclosing your current salary, what’s a professional way to redirect the conversation? A) Decline to answer and insist on discussing job responsibilities instead. B) Give a range that includes your expected salary for the new position. C) Tell them what your previous job paid without including bonuses or other compensation. D) Avoid the question by talking about your qualifications. 3. Why might it be beneficial to research industry salary standards before the interview? A) To demand a higher salary than what is offered. B) To have an informed response if the salary question arises. C) To intimidate the interviewer with your knowledge. D) To negotiate other benefits if the salary is non-negotiable. 4. What could be a potential consequence of inflating your current salary when answering the interviewer? A) It may set a higher baseline for your salary negotiations. B) The interviewer might be impressed by your boldness. C) It could lead to a job offer with a higher starting salary. D) You risk being caught in a lie which could cost you the job offer. 5. How should you handle the situation if the interviewer insists on knowing your current salary, but it’s legally protected information in your area? A) Politely inform the interviewer that it’s confidential and offer to discuss expected salary. B) Refuse to answer and suggest that the question is inappropriate. C) Lie about your salary since it’s protected information. D) Ignore the question and continue with the interview. 6. What is a good strategy when you’re asked about your current salary, but you’re currently underpaid for your role? A) Mention your current salary and express your expectation for a significant increase. B) Avoid the question by discussing the company’s benefits instead. C) Provide a salary range based on your research of industry standards. D) Complain about your current employer’s compensation policies. 7. If you’re transitioning to a new industry, how should you approach the current salary question? A) Compare your salary with the industry average and ask for the higher end. B) Explain that your current salary may not be directly comparable due to industry differences. C) Offer to provide your salary history for the past five years. D) Insist on a salary that matches the highest earners in the new industry. 8. What should you do if you accidentally disclose a salary that is much lower than the market rate for the position you’re interviewing for? A) Immediately correct yourself and provide a range that’s in line with the market rate. B) Wait for the interviewer to offer a salary and then negotiate. C) Stick with the disclosed amount to avoid appearing inconsistent. D) Use this as an opportunity to discuss non-salary compensation that can supplement your income. 9. What is an appropriate response if you feel that your current salary does not reflect your true market value? A) State your current salary and ask for a raise immediately. B) Discuss the skills and experience that justify a higher salary. C) Avoid the question by discussing the company’s location. D) Suggest that your current employer is underpaying you. 10. How can you respond if you’re asked about your current salary early in the interview process? A) Provide your exact salary details upfront. B) Politely suggest discussing salary later in the process. C) Give a vague answer to avoid disclosing specifics. D) Tell the interviewer what you think they want to hear. 11. If you’re currently unemployed, how should you address questions about your most recent salary? A) Decline to answer since you’re not currently employed. B) Provide the salary of your last employment. C) Inflate the salary to match industry standards. D) Discuss what you aim to earn based on your skills. 12. What’s a tactful way to handle a salary question if you’re making a lateral move within the same company? A) Request a salary that’s significantly higher than your current one. B) Accept the same salary since the position is at the same level. C) Discuss how the new role provides different value and may warrant a different salary. D) Decline to discuss salary as it’s an internal move. 13. How should you handle the salary question if you’re moving from a high-cost-of-living area to a lower one? A) Ask for a salary adjustment based on the cost-of-living difference. B) Keep the same salary expectations regardless of the cost-of-living change. C) Lower your salary expectations to match the new area’s cost of living. D) Use the cost-of-living difference as a negotiation point for other benefits. 14. What should you emphasize if your current role includes unique benefits that you know won’t be part of the new job’s compensation? A) The lack of these benefits in the new role. B) The equivalent monetary value of these benefits. C) Your expectation to receive similar benefits in the new role. D) How these benefits reflect your overall compensation needs. 15. If you’re asked about your current salary and you’re a freelancer, how should you respond? A) Provide your hourly or project rates. B) Discuss your total earnings from the past year. C) Offer a breakdown of your earnings by client. D) Translate your freelance earnings into a full-time salary equivalent. 16. How can you approach the salary question if you’re aware that the company you’re interviewing with typically pays below the market rate? A) Directly address the discrepancy and ask for market rate. B) Lower your salary expectations to match the company’s standards. C) Discuss the value you bring and why you deserve a competitive salary. D) Avoid the topic and focus on the non-monetary aspects of the job. 17. What’s a good way to respond if the interviewer asks for your salary history? A) Provide a detailed list of all your past salaries. B) Politely explain why your salary history is not relevant to the new role. C) Offer only the salaries from roles similar to the one you’re interviewing for. D) Decline to provide your salary history and focus on the future. 18. If you’re asked about your current salary and you know you’re overpaid for your role, how should you handle it? A) Admit that you’re overpaid and willing to take a pay cut. B) Justify your high salary with your exceptional performance. C) Avoid giving a direct answer and discuss industry standards instead. D) Offer to work for the same salary if the new role is challenging enough. 19. What is a diplomatic way to respond if you’re asked about your current salary during a phone screening? A) Immediately hang up the phone. B) Politely request to discuss this in a face-to-face interview. C) Tell the interviewer your salary is confidential. D) Provide a broad salary range based on your research. 20. If you’re transitioning from a non-profit to a for-profit sector, how should you address the salary question? A) Highlight the non-monetary rewards of your non-profit experience. B) Request a salary that compensates for the transition. C) Discuss the transferable skills and their value in the for-profit sector. D) Insist on a salary that matches the highest earners in the for-profit sector. 21. How can you respond to the current salary question if you’re part of a startup and receive equity as part of your compensation? A) Focus solely on the equity portion of your compensation. B) Discuss your total compensation package, including equity. C) Avoid mentioning equity to keep the conversation simple. D) Inflate the value of your equity to increase your perceived worth. 22. What’s an effective way to discuss your current salary if you’re applying for a job in a different country? A) Convert your salary to the local currency and give that figure. B) Discuss the purchasing power parity rather than the actual figures. C) Provide your salary in the original currency without conversion. D) Use the salary question to discuss the cost of living adjustments. 23. How should you handle the salary question if you’re currently overqualified for your role and underpaid? A) Complain about your current employer’s lack of recognition. B) Discuss the market value for the qualifications you possess. C) Accept that you may continue to be underpaid. D) Provide a salary range that is below your qualifications. 24. If you’re asked about your current salary and you work in a highly variable commission-based role, what should you say? A) Provide the highest commission you’ve ever earned. B) Give an average figure based on your earnings over a set period. C) Discuss only the base salary without including commissions. D) Refuse to discuss specifics and focus on the base salary expectations. 25. What is a good response if the interviewer asks about your current salary and you’re in the middle of a salary review at work? A) Mention that a review is underway and provide the expected new salary. B) Give your current salary and state that it’s under review for an increase. C) Avoid the question by discussing your performance in the review. D) Decline to answer as the review is not yet finalized. 1 out of 5 Please fill out the form below to share a copy of the quiz result in your email. Name Email Time's up
