This is also a crucial question mostly asked to the interviewers, because on the basis of previous salary, they determine your salary. So they ask for the details of your compensation history. Be alert to answer this question, because your answer should match to the details of your compensation history, which you have mentioned in your resume or job application. So recall your memory before going to the interview. The best way is to have a Photostat copy of resume or job application. Never exaggerate your earning, because you can be caught while cross- checking, because many companies confirm the salary package when it checks your references.
The culture of the company reflects of the image of the company and it’s environment also it reflects the image of the employee. So always put the positive image of the past culture. If your previous company has a good culture, there is no problem, explain it like this, ” The culture encouraged people to develop, grow, take responsibility. People were coached and mentored towards quality and productive effort. All of this helped me a great deal because I identify with these values, and respond to these opportunities”. But if the past companies have the bad or non-supportive culture, even though put a positive image of the culture like this, “there are lots of freedom for me to take initiative, responsibility, find new ways to contribute, a free market allowing the good workers to naturally excel and develop reputation and internal working relationships, etc.”
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