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Samira0407
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Salary Range?
I know you shouldn't discuss salary probably until a position is offered. But I applied for a job I am really interested in through the company website. The HR manager for this position e-mailed me directly that they would like to know my salary range before moving forward.
I have worked with employment recruiters that have said never mention a number; say I'm interested in the opportunity and the company, and would be “open to a fair and competitive offer.”
Should that be my response; or just give them a range within $5K above/below of what I have researched as fair for the position. Don't want to say a number that they might feel is too high and out of the budget that they don't even want to interview me.
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Posted 3/13/15 11:55 AM  |
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NYCGirl80
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Re: Salary Range?
Look, the truth is that they don't want to waste either of your time. If you're $5k off, then that's not an issue. But what if you want $100k and their budget is $50k. You'll never align. So you might as well tell them what you want to make.
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| Posted 3/13/15 4:18 PM |
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Samira0407
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Thanks, I ended up asking THEM if they had a salary range, her response was about 20k lower than my current pay. I politely said I wasn't able to take anything lower than my current salary. We exchanged a few other emails amd she said they could come higher where I need if it's the right fit.
That seems SO odd to me that we would be discussing salary like this before I even have a 1st interview? ?
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| Posted 3/16/15 7:24 PM |
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Re: Salary Range?
Its better to discuss salary ranges so neither you or they waste time on a 1st interview if both parties have completely different expectations of what salary the position really pays.
I would say you are in a salary of (X+5K - X + 30K) X being your current salary - and take it from there. If they can stay in that range or beat it, then its worth the time. If not, tell them to take a hike.
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| Posted 3/17/15 10:19 AM |
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NYCGirl80
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Re: Salary Range?
Posted by Samira0407.
That seems SO odd to me that we would be discussing salary like this before I even have a 1st interview? ?
Not odd at all. That's why HR typically has a prescreen and either asks your current salary or your expected salary.
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| Posted 3/20/15 12:45 PM |
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summertime
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Re: Salary Range?
Posted by NYCGirl80
Look, the truth is that they don't want to waste either of your time. If you're $5k off, then that's not an issue. But what if you want $100k and their budget is $50k. You'll never align. So you might as well tell them what you want to make.
Yes imagine how annoyed you would be if your took off a day from work, interviewed and then found out the job paid $20k lower??
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| Posted 3/27/15 2:26 PM |
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Samira0407
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Salary Range?
Thanks so much!! It turned out their salary range was $15k LESS than what I currently make so it was good to get that out. I was able to get them open to increasing the salary and continued with the interview process. It's a great job, close to home which is important and much more flexible than my current job. If I get offered the position I hope they can at least match my salary!
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| Posted 3/29/15 11:29 AM |
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Samira0407
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The interview went really well! It was last week and they told me I would hear back from them by this week. I got an e-mail yesterday confirming my salary. Hopefully they are able to come in with what I am looking for.
I did try to be as open as possible and say it was all considering overall compensation and benefits.
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| Posted 3/31/15 9:35 AM |
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LTTCHopefull
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This happened to me also. I told them what I was making and they ask me how much lower I could go. I told them I will take 5k lower bc the benefits were better than my current ones. She then called me and asked my if I will accept lower than that bc The hiring manager really liked my resume. I politely told her no. She requested an interview anyways. I went to the interview and they asked me a million time if I will like this type of job. A week later I got a rejection email.
Hope you get a better experience than I did.!
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| Posted 3/31/15 3:57 PM |
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Samira0407
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Re: Salary Range?
Posted by LTTCHopefull
This happened to me also. I told them what I was making and they ask me how much lower I could go. I told them I will take 5k lower bc the benefits were better than my current ones. She then called me and asked my if I will accept lower than that bc The hiring manager really liked my resume. I politely told her no. She requested an interview anyways. I went to the interview and they asked me a million time if I will like this type of job. A week later I got a rejection email.
Hope you get a better experience than I did.!
Oh no! I don't know why they insisted you interview if they knew they couldn't offer you the salary you wanted.
I'm nervous that perhaps this job would prefer a candidate that is equally qualified as me (or more) but they can pay a lower rate.
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| Posted 3/31/15 7:50 PM |
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Samira0407
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I got the job!!
So NOW I have to find out what they are offering. They have my range (my absolute lowest #); hopefully they come in a little higher which would be great!
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| Posted 4/1/15 1:45 PM |
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