Is it a bad practice to ask about the compensation range during the first chat with the recruiter? I like the job I am at. But when I joined the company, I was very naive to accept a lowball offer. I do not want to make the same mistake again. And I do not wanting to be wasting their time or mine if the compensation is not what I am expecting.
Press as hard as you can to find out where you are in the range and in the band
I will certainly will!
That’s a typical early question from recruiters...what’s your salary expectation? So you asking what the typical range is for this role at their company is just good anticipation. If they’re unwilling to answer, you don’t want the job anyway. Politely decline to continue the process.
I am definitely willing to answer. Because compensation would be a major deciding factor in taking up the offer
It's a touchy subject.. I have never asked, as between my knowledge of the industry, market and duties of the role I have been able to get close to where I was expecting.
I know. That was my fear with the first job. I dint want to lose the opportunity for something like this. I grabbed what I got.
First job is different.. take what you get if it's fair and reasonable. But, as you work your way up, in today's market, companies pay top dollar for top talent. I never have and never will ask about pay until offer letter comes along, then we can talk. Otherwise it's tacky and can insinuate you are only in it for you. I would reject someone right away if they asked about pay during an interview.
As of this year, recruiters are obligated to give a range when asked. I read the new law myself. Use it!!!!
Yea, law or not, it's a black mark on you when making a first impression.
There is literally no reason you can't ask before you have to give a range. Dont be silly about this based on opinions. Or do and find out you are underpaid and cant fix it.
If you are interviewing in CA they have to tell you if you ask. Don't ignore the law that makes it easy to learn
Ask for the salary range. As of this year, recruiters have to provide it if you ask. Just say that you want to be considerate of everyone’s time and make sure your expectations are in alignment with what they can provide.
just ask what pay/grade level they are trying hire for the position. that way you indirectly have some idea on what the range might be. you can then talk to current employee of the company and figure out what to expect ?
Yeah it’s ok. Saves everyone from wasting time. I usually only ask for small companies where the answer could really be anything. Or if it’s a unique position or hybrid job If a company needs to be secretive about salary it’s a warning flag and I wouldn’t want to work there anyway.
I used to think it is rude. Now after I have interviewed and hired people myself, I think it is best to be up front and not waste everyone's time. You are allowed to ask for less than what you currently make if you want.
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Use glass door for an estimate until you actually feel comfortable to ask Don’t use the average though , found out it’s usually 10 to 20k lower than the actual salaries
This where I went wrong the last time. Glassdoor for my current position shows 68k - 150k. Average around 100k. Which is what all my peers started off with after negotiating. I started off at 70k with a masters degree thinking it would get better from there. I was wrong.
I always do 20k on top of the average , have found out that I usually sit on the average ( meaning that actual salaries are usually 30 or 40k more )