1. Answer structure
1.回答结构

Provide salary scale which is acceptable for you. Or answer that: I’d like to have the salary which matches my ability. Yet I’d also like to know the salary scale for this position.
说出自己可以接受的薪资水平。或者回答:对于薪资,我希望与自己的能力相符。但是,我也希望可以知道这个职位的薪资水平。

Then explain that you will give the more specific number if you know work details.
接着,在获知工作细节之后,你可以给出具体的薪资数目。

2. Answer tips
2.回答提示

• In any case, you should not answer this question right away because the salary you recommend can be too high or too low.
在任何情况下都不要立刻回答这个问题,因为你自己建议的薪资可能过高或过低。

• Before answering, ask for description for the job; the goals, the difficulties and how to assess the working performance.
在回答之前,问清楚工作内容、目标、困难,以及工作的方式方法。

• You can also give the answer via email after the interview.
面试之后,你也可以通过电子邮件给与答复。

• Do not answer this question too generally or too safe, the interviewers like numbers. You can answer in a certain range, but you need the job requirements before giving the exact number.
回答这个问题的时候,不要过于简单或过于考虑安全性,面试官喜欢数字。你可以在回答的时候给出一个范围,但是在给出精确薪资之前必须弄清楚工作要求。

3. Answer samples
3.示范回答

1. I don’t care very much about salary. What means more to me is the policy and working environment the company is offering and supplying me with.
1. 我对工资并不是太看重。对我来讲,公司制度和工作环境更重要。

2. I look up to salary not to make ends meet, but to enjoy my life. I’m afraid I am not the one who only concerns about paying bills but not others. Therefore, when I look for a job, I expect a high consideration which suits my ability and goals.
2. 我希望自己的收入和支出不是刚好相抵,生活要舒适。而且,我不是一个只关心各种花销账单而不关心其它事情的人。因此,找工作的时候,我希望薪资可以高一些,符合我自己的能力以及目标。