3 interviews later and now it's down to a game of poker

Folks, I could use your insight.

I got three interviews done for an ISSO position. During those interviews, at no point was salary or compensation a discussion. The hiring manager says they like me and want to prepare me an offer letter and I should get the offer later by 'said' date.

Well, no offer letter on 'said' date, but the following day I get a phone call. The hiring manager says they are still working on the offer letter and then proceeds to ask me questions. At which point I begin playing dodge-ball and always referring back to how I would love to see the offer letter first so I can go through it and get back to them.

At one point it was asked "what salary range do you have in mind". Here I kindly suggested that I'd love to be considered for fair market value. The hiring manager says "how about $X" and I suggested that it sounds a bit below the average and I assured them that the value I can provide is above average. I then asked what was the salary range for this role and they said they "don't know".

At this point, I reiterate my interest is high for this job and they basically say "we will get back to you". I am not sure now whether I will see an offer letter or not. What does this situation sound like to you more experienced folks? (besides pointing out how green I am at negotiating)

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BradleyHU

cyberguypr wrote: »

exactly. This is why i always make sure everyone is on the same page regarding compensation before i invest time interviewing. No point in wasting anyone's time.

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cyberguypr

Not gonna lie, it took me a few seconds to process that ^

TechGuru80

cmztech wrote: »

Folks, I just got an email with an offer for 10k more than what I rejected. Here is what the thing though, it is via email.

It's not an official offer letter with details about anything else, i.e. vacation or whatever. Not sure what to think although I am initially excited. The title of email is "Conditional Offer for..said position"

Permission to celebrate?

Not uncommon to get information via email to make sure before they go through the hassle. Usually the official stuff is in the recruiting system and you click accept in there. As far as vacation information you will need to ask. I've had jobs were that information didn't come with the offer packet...just ask. I assume this is a govt or contractor role right? The offers will always be conditional because there are requirements you have to satisfy...clearance, etc.

tmtex

I know this is late in this conversation but 9.5 out of ten times I am asked salary range within the first 5 min of the phone call.

Remedymp

Just saw this on my linkedin feed and thought I'd share here.