The first rule is never give a concise number about expected TC. But what if the recruiter reply with something low ? “oh what about 100k is that ok for you ?” What will you respond ? Any genius response ?
“ well based on my research for the position, and the typical salary range, i would feel more comfortable in the range of [$$$]” just be honest. if they don’t value you enough to give you what you deserve then NEXT them asap.
Next? Like go Steve Jobs on them?
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I revert back
3 words: "are you kidding?"
Or maybe "add one zero"
'Sure, we can add $10'
Are you willing to walk out or do you want the job
Laugh like a maniac and walk away
"I am very disappointed with this offer. It is significantly lower than market for the role based on my research. Furthermore, I am expecting significantly higher offers from the other companies I am interviewing with. I urge you to reconsider and come back to me when you have a serious offer to put on the table, since I am very excited about the company and role."
If they're close, make a counter offer. If they're way low, say, "I'm sorry, but this isn't in the ballpark. I appreciated interviewing with you and wish you the best in filling the position."
This. Keep in mind that all your co-workers have been hired this way too. So if they pay crap, chances are your co-workers will not be top talent either.
Will take the offer if I don’t have any options then once found higher one.. ask the same question to him to increase TC.. once you turn the tables they realize (1) You can play same game (2) you are skilled enough to get high... I always have one rule in life: I don’t start game, if someone starts it.. I make sure I end it...
One recruiter kept telling me I did not perform well in interview so we are giving you lower offer and if I need more money I should stay where im.. also when I asked for relocation ..there was a long pause and yeah we might.. then you are asking too many things. Like h1b transfer
Pivot to more questions about the role because “the comp indicates it may not be in line with my experience”
Recruiter: We have the best and latest market research, and even within the company, for that role and your experience, this is a very competitive salary. Where I’m going with this is, if the recruiter doesn’t budge, at which point does one give a number, even if insanely high?
“Oh how about 120k?” Recruiters still continues the questions until you reveal your hand in my experience