disappointing job interview...

I had my first interview after getting my MCSE back in October. The job listing was asking for MCSE, A+, and 2+ years of experience, the job title was Network Support Analyst.
The interview went great, I was able to answer all the questions they asked. They like my resume and everything was going good until they asked what salary I was expecting for this position... I asked what they were budgeting for the position and they said $25,000 /yr! Now, is it just me or does that seem way to low for the requirements they are looking for? I am currently making $38,500 for a job that only requires my A+. They said that based on experience and certs they could probably go up to $30k.
They did say that it was a junior position and based on the interview they would have recommended me for a senior role which would pay the 45-55 range that I was looking for, however, they are rare because they usually promote from within...

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ipconfig.all

Yeah it seems low, I guess the company is on a budget.

dynamik

Are you adjusting that for US dollars, or is that in Canadian?

While this will vary by area, I'd think $35-40k (US) would be acceptable, but on the lower-end for that level of certs and experience. Depends on your experience though; if you're an MCSE but only have two years at McDonalds, you obviously won't be worth as much.

One of our guys used to do IT work for McDonalds. He as literally the McAdmin.

msnelgrove

dynamik wrote: »

One of our guys used to do IT work for McDonalds. He as literally the McAdmin.

LOL!

I have 2 years experience in supporting SMB clients on win2k3 networks up to about 50 users, building & supporting networks.

The salary was posted in canadian $

RobertKaucher

If I might make a sugestion, when entering into salary negotiations ALWAYS try to be the first to name the initial figure. Do not ask what they want, tell them your ideal.

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Studies have shown that in negotiating prices and salaries the first number that is given holds a psychological weight in the conversation so that all numbers after that point are given in relation to the first number.

That does seem quite low. But I would like to know what "Network Support Analyst" actually means. It might be that this is just help desk for the physical network.

* Run cable
* Rack preconfigured switches
* Troubleshoot minor network issues.

I don't know... I would not even get out of bed for less than that... Let alone actually go to a job that did not challenge me. Money is important, but what I do is more important to me.

shodown

A lot of companies try to play the promote from within, work your way up. Don't fall for it. If its not what you want, then try again.