Hello! This place is pretty good at knowing what rights people have (for the most part) while working. I wondered if I could ask advice.
I live in Australia. I just got my BBusEc and am in my Econ Hons postgrad right now. I am considered an econometrician as I have statistical background in both my degree and my current post grad thesis.
The job I applied for and got is for exactly that. I am expected to make excel analysis and reports for economic interests.
I haven't gotten my official offer yet.
I made a critical error in my application and asked for 65k because of my new graduate status but I noticed the job field was around 85k for my actual job. However its been THREE interviews and THREE months since the application. This is something I may need to discuss?
Although they do know I am currently in post grad and I have been clear I need work from home/away from office options so I can still go to school while I work. Of course after postgrad this means my degree is worth around the 120k range… But I need experience first.. Thus this job right?
They said they are putting in their first offer by the end of the week for me to negotiate and get back to them.
What should I know? Should I try to bump up that income a little or take the hit for the scheduling/benefits? Should I look for certain phrases that might catch me out?
What should I know before I begin negotiations on our contract?