Need interview advice :)

[Cheryle Wiese <cjwiese -at- HOTMAIL -dot- COM>]

Hi folks,

I am going on a second interview for a Documentation Writer position
this afternoon and am in a slight state of *panic*. Any responses
(private email is fine)to the following questions would be very much
appreciated:

1) If the interviewer does not mention salary or benefits, should I
bring it up? How? It wasn't even hinted at in the first interview, so I
haven't the foggiest what they are offering. I need to know, because I
have a first interview another company on Thursday and want to be able
to make an "apples to apples" comparison, should it be necessary.

2) If a job offer is tendered by "company a" is it appropriate to ask
for some time to consider the offer? If so, how much time?

3) In the first interview with "company b" would it be appropriate to
mention that I had recently interviewed with another company, and was
curious as to when they would be narrowing the field for second
interviews?

Why do I ask? History. Two years ago, in another profession, I was
interviewing with two companies for similar jobs. One company offered me
a job, but I really wanted to work for the other company. So, I bought a
little time and called the second company and told them my situation.
They responded with a job offer. Is this peculiar? Of course, I may not
get ANY offers, so this could all be wishful thinking. I just want to be
prepared and make the best possible decision. Thanks in advance for any
advice. :)

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