UrbanBaby

09.04.19, 17:39 PM General Topics
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what do you think of the practice of asking job candidates: please enter your minimum desired salary, numbers only? [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
General Topics 09.04.19, 05:39 PM Flag

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LOL that “numbers only” part is funny. I usually respond “market rate, commensurate with my peers and job responsibilities.” [ Reply | More

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General Topics 09.04.19, 05:42 PM Flag

like - it literally wont let you put text. It makes me crazy bc my answer to that in reality (not that i'd put this) is - it depends on the package, is there a bonus, is there equity, is there remote work, is there hour flexibility. It's not as simple as just a numerical answer and it strikes me as so arrogant bc you're throwing roadblocks at what could be good and worthwhile candidates. it's kind of disrespectful almost [ Reply | More

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General Topics 09.04.19, 05:47 PM Flag

Agree - it’s a dumb question, I hate it. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 09.04.19, 05:47 PM Flag

this this this! I took a fourth week of vaca rather than more money in a negotiation - with ailing parents faraway and DH's high paying job, i needed the former more than the latter. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 09.04.19, 06:21 PM Flag

It is a way to weed out people before you even talk to them. They don't want to interview you if your salary expectations are not in their ballpark. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 09.04.19, 06:27 PM Flag

And that means it is not a company you want to work for. They are weeding themselves out. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 09.04.19, 06:57 PM Flag

It’s the ridiculously lazy way that makes you say the first number. The alternative is on the screening call the recruiter shares the general range and you see if you’re on the same page. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 09.04.19, 07:18 PM Flag

If you talk to someone you can give a range of broad answer, but if you are applying on the website the numbers are required to submit. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 09.04.19, 07:52 PM Flag

This. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 09.04.19, 06:56 PM Flag

I put in 0 for the number. I’m not talking compensation at the candidate stage. I need to understand the role, etc. if that takes me out of the running I’m ok with it. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 09.04.19, 07:14 PM Flag

+1 [ Reply | More

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General Topics 09.04.19, 07:42 PM Flag

I love my union job where the salary is stated up front and you know exactly what your coworkers and managers are making. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 09.04.19, 07:39 PM Flag