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What salary to ask for in your first job

Should they not offer you an attractive salary find out what other benefits are available.

As a fresh graduate, expect to send a lot of job applications and attend interviews – if you are lucky to be short-listed. Job hunting is not easy. You need a lot of patience and focus so you are not discouraged. Along the way, make sure you learn from every interview you attend.

One of the toughest questions is when you are asked; “how much salary do you expect?” This can be a really intimidating question especially if it is your first job or you have little or no experience. So how much should you ask for?

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