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Uktous Posted 16 years ago
Grammar

Negotiable

Hi,

Question1:
Is the sentence polite and sensible?
Question2:
Is "negotiable" correctly used?

Sentence:
My expected salary is between $500 and $1000, and it is negotiable.

I want to say:
I am willing to accept a salary which is lower than my expected salary.
(However, I think it is a negative things for a cover letter, so I won't say this. Instead, I say "negotiable".)

I worry:
1) Since I have stated the expected salary, I am not sure whether it is sensible to say "it is negotiable".
2) The employer will think I will ask for a higher salary in the interview because I say "negotiable".

Thanks
  

Top answer

Hi, Question1: Is the sentence polite and sensible ? Yes, but don't put this in your cover letter. Salary is commonly discussed in an interview, near the end.

  • Hi, Question1: Is the sentence polite and sensible ?
  • Yes, but don't put this in your cover letter.
  • Salary is commonly discussed in an interview, near the end.
  • Question2: Is " negotiable " correctly used?
  • Yes Sentence: My expected salary is between $500 and $1000 per week?
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Hi,

Question1:
Is the sentence polite and sensible? Yes, but don't put this in your cover letter. Salary is commonly discussed in an interview, near the end.
Question2:
Is "negotiable" correctly used? Yes

Sentence:
My expected salary is between $500 and $1000 per week? per month? , and it is negotiable.

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"Is the sentence polite and sensible? Yes, but don't put this in your cover letter. Salary is commonly discussed in an interview, near the end."

Yes, I know. Thank you.
However, the firm requires expected salary, so

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