The Salary question

Senior executives were asked, "When is it appropriate for job candidates to ask about compensation and benefits during the hiring process?" Their responses:

First interview:	30%
Second interview:	26%
Phone interview:	17%
Once you make the job offer:	12%
Third interview or after:	10%
Other/don't know:	5%

Source: Accountemps telephone survey of 150 senior executives at large companies, first quarter 2009.

The executives were also asked, "When is it most common for you to discuss compensation and benefits with a potential hire?" Their responses:

Second interview:	33%
Once you make the job offer:	22%
First interview:	19%
Phone interview:	14%
Third interview or after:	9%
Other/don't know:	3%

Source: Accountemps telephone survey of 150 senior executives at large companies, first quarter 2009.

Compiled by Jamie Eckle at www.computerworld.com