Hi All - I recently interviewed with the Sales Manager for a company and only had 1 interview left. When they followed up they said “You would be a great fit for the team, but right now we dont have the budget to afford you. Let me look into a few things and ill follow up”. I also noticed that they had posted the position after my interview as well. How should I respond to this? How bad does this look as far as me not getting the job? Thanks!

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That looks like a “we would like to offer a job at below market rate” type of conversation.

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Share your excitement about the role and more importantly what you value or like about the company. Be confident in your skills and highlight your exceedingly high success rate and why they need this in a leader. Double down on your interest, your abilities, what you bring. Don’t word a hint of desperation. Avoid the compensation flexibility trap. Instead double down on confidence and a ready from day one attitude.

The affordability is a trap.

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I agree with the person above don’t be afraid to be confident and don’t sell yourself short. You only have one chance to negotiate your pay structure and that’s when you start.

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I will take that as a negative. If they can't afford you, then go somewhere that will pay you the amount that your qualifications deserve.

Don't settle for anything less, Know your value because there will be other companies that can afford you. Take it as a bait. Maybe they think you are that desperate to get the job and that you will negotiate to lower down your demands.

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