HELP Market Rate - Senior Project Manager (Telecoms)?

[mcquiggd]

Kiwi then....

[mcquiggd]

Being new I gave them an indication of my min right away...was this a good thing to do?

As I have to be up in the morning for work, im off now, but to answer one question - always try to avoid giving a rate away if you can. As an example I recently asked why the current contractor filling the position I was interested in was leaving, then how his level of experience compared to mine, then I had the agent quote what may, or may not be, his current rate... put together, I could estimate my possible worth to the client, and it's duration, based on the project description and the length of time served by the previous incumbent of that position.

Don't be afraid to ask questions.

[Mike Telecoms]

Yep on my next time around I'll be asking a few more questions I think...

[Lucifer Box]

Being new I gave them an indication of my min right away...was this a good thing to do?

Let me guess, your minimum was uncannily close to what the client was prepared to pay? Remember, the agent is not your friend. They are not showbiz style agents, are out solely for themselves and will not hesitate for one second to screw you over for an extra dollar.

[errorista]

They are not showbiz style agents, are out solely for themselves and will not hesitate for one second to screw you over for an extra dollar.

The only showbiz agent I can think of is the one that Ive seen on 'Extras'.

[Mike Telecoms]

Yep I've worked that out now. I suppose it's common to get done on your 1st contract. I'll know better next time.

Still I'm unsure what my minimum rate should be. With the information I've provided is there a ball park someone can give me?