Job candidates are often advised not to provide current salary or salary expectations prior to receiving an offer. My experience is that the recruiter often says they can't move forward without it. What should one do in that situation? (answered by Ed Han)
Hi, I'm a recruiter.
I always ask what you want to be paid because sometimes, people's expectations are completely out of whack, sure, but also because I want to know if you fit the budget.
Here's how to determine what is a reasonable response. This involves a three step process.
Research. Investigate the job title on websites like Glassdoor, Kununu, and Salary to see what the pay range is. Those will ask you to specify the specific location in which the role is to be performed, because market rates drive compensation. The pay range you see on those sites aren’t 100% reliable, but a pretty good gauge.
Benchmark. Research how that employer tends to pay for other positions, and you’ll see if they traditionally pay midrange, low, or high.
Compare. Review your qualifications against what the job description calls for. if you meet all the criteria, you qualify for the midrange. If you exceed most/all criteria, you qualify for the top-end. If you are missing a few criteria, you’re down to the bottom end. The odds are good that if you’re at the bottom end, you probably won’t go very far in the process.
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QUORA, Ed Han, Talent Acquisition Geek
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