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Is it acceptable to ask what the hourly rate of pay is at a job interview at a restaurant? |
And I've notices that a number of restaurants refer to their employees as "business partners" now, can anyone explain the reasoning behind this? It should be fine to ask about what the hourly rate of pay is during the final part of the interview. Lots of companies are now calling employees "business partners" or "associates". It started years ago with the major corporations and has just trickled down to other companies. Most of them say it just 'sounds more professional' than "employees". You should discuss pay in an interview because you don't want to get your hopes up and their hopes up if the wage is not clear. Lay it out there and don't waste your time if there isn't an agreement. You should ask all questions (including pay, rest days, bonus) during interview so that there won't be any surprises in-stored. Only in recent year or two companies termed their employees as "Associates" or "business partners" to create a sense of belonging/team within the organisation. It is absolutely acceptable to ask about the hourly rate. Usually, as the interview draws to a close, the interviewer will ask if you have any questions. I have found it best to have a pocket-sized notebook on hand, and open it. Ask a few standard questions, such as 'Are uniforms provided?', 'Do you provide discounts on food for employee meals?' and, of course,' What hourly wage will I be paid?' By asking several questions, and noting them down, you will come across as a well-organized person that has something to offer, i.e. you are shopping around for a job and you aren't interested in taking the first job offer. The reference to 'bussiness partners' is just a way to make the employee feel as if he/she has a vested interest in the company. It is nothing more than cheap tactics on thier part to inflate your ego and make it seem as if they are offering you a better company than someone that refers to you as an employee. Yes, you can ask. I feel that if the manager does not bring up the rate of pay, then they are probably not interested. At least that is how I am when interviewing. No. For ANY job, you should not discuss pay until you are offered the job. i feel that all questions like that should be held until a job offer is made. |
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