I really hate to give all my personal information to my potential employer, and than on the interview, I find out that the pay is not that great???Help?Can I ask over the phone?
2006-06-13 13:18:40 · 13 answers · asked by Barbara L 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
I'm familiar with hiring and human resources and it is possible to find out the pay prior to applying for the position. Although, it is not wise to ask that question over the phone and sometimes the person you're speaking with will divulge that information without asking them. If you are applying to any of the many positions that do not explicitly state the pay/salary then it is very possible they will determine that figure based upon someone (the right person) who fits with their corporate/office culture and that applicant's experience. There are also many ways to find out what similar positions are paying by doing searches on www.salary.com or by looking up similar positions on job search sites.
Unfortunately, part of the hiring process is obtaining all necessary information from all of the prospective applicants and selecting the most qualified/best fit from those applicants (regardless of whether or not they actually need that information). If you are not willing to give that information, then it is quite possible they will see you as someone not interested/ambitious enough to want the job in the first place. Although, if they are asking for information like marital status, sexual orientation, if you have a disability, or if you are pregnant; that is not information they can ask for and you should politely turn them down if asked.
Good luck and also make sure the company is the right fit for you too!
2006-06-13 13:34:07 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Be sure to use spell check on your resume! Your "waist" of time would lose you a job interview in 1 second. No interview is a waste of time, you can always learn something that will help you in the future. Check job postings and career sites, you can get a pretty good idea of what jobs pay before you go on the interview.
2006-06-13 20:53:11 · answer #2 · answered by recordproducer 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You "WAISTED" our time with this question but I just made 2 points. Potential employers are not allowed to use or distribute your personal information obtained in an interview unless they hire you and tell you they will be using your information. Otherwise it is considered Identity theft.
2006-06-13 23:12:08 · answer #3 · answered by fastsaf 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You wrote "waist" as in part of your body. You meant "waste." Be careful when you go for an interview and be specific, or you won't get a job because of your carelessness...
As to the answer to your question, try the internet. You cannot ask that first, or they'll tell you where to get off!!!
2006-06-13 20:24:19 · answer #4 · answered by Wasabandmom 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, research. You can find information of almost every hiring company in the internet or any publication. Find information about their culture, employee levels and special programs. That can define their payment range for any given position.
2006-06-13 20:30:16 · answer #5 · answered by Miguel M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can, but it can be a little off-putting. But it depends on the position you are going for.
Try saying -- "what is the targeted salary for this position?"
They many hem and haw about it. They may say "what are you looking for?" Be prepared with a range you are comfortable with, and say so, but make the BOTTOM of the range your actual TOP.
But be careful -- know your worth and the worth of your position so that you don't over-sell yourself.
2006-06-13 20:22:08 · answer #6 · answered by alter_tygo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you ask up front employer will not be inclided to hire you. put on your application or resume your minimum you are willing at accept - then they will not call you for an interview if they are wasting thier time with you.
2006-06-13 20:21:01 · answer #7 · answered by Shopaholic Chick 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First, you need to be cautious of your spelling......waist has to do with your spare tire, and I don't believe you are referring to your dietary habits :) It's "waste" :) 99% of the time, they won't even grant an interview to folks who spell incorrectly on their resume. (I'm a headhunter).
2006-06-13 21:23:44 · answer #8 · answered by Marla May 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
drive passed the parking lot of where you want to work-check out the employee parking you can get a good idea of how they pay by what cars people drive to work-old hippie
2006-06-13 20:23:34 · answer #9 · answered by bergice 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How about learning how to spell before you apply for a job. Waist? Look it up.
2006-06-13 20:23:40 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋