Just applied for a job - but what does OTE mean?

[MrsThierryHenry]

I've discovered that 'OTE' means the pay is performance-related, but the position is part time, with a salary of £32k OTE. Does this mean that if I hit all the targets I'll get £32k, or that they'll give me £32k pro rata?

You'll have to ask them. Not saying 'pro rata' does not, unfortunately imply the actual salary!

on target earnings.
but then i got curious and googled it.
look what you made me do i am now educated, thanks. go and have a look, it's a good explanation

uk.answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20070305031141AADKKgJ

It means that if you hit all of your targets for 12 months you would receive 32k. The basic could be ANYTHING!

Well thanks for your advice. Scary that the basic is not necessarily set. I'll have to see whether I get an interview before I start worrying, though!

it means it will involve A LOT of selling.