In most interviews they give you a formal application to fill out and it always seems to ask for previous jobs and salary-can i leave the salary portion blank? I am very underpaid right now and I dont want a future employer to take advatage of that.
2006-08-09 02:09:58 · 11 answers · asked by kap 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
oh-i mean can I leave past job salaries blank in the box it asks for wages, not future salary.
2006-08-09 02:14:45 · update #1
After talking to a business manager, I have learned that it's best to complete the application. Although you consider yourself underpaid right now, be advised that most people consider themselves underpaid as well. Have you asked for a raise at your current workplace? If not, do it immediately and then, if you are successful, note the higher amount on your application. When asking for a raise, be sure to bring a list of your accomplishments and how you have met and exceeded expectations. Your future employer will most likely give you a lowball offer anyway should you be considered for employment; remember, what they offer is the BEGINNING of the salary negotiation for your position. If they aren't willing to negotiate at that stage, you most likely will not be able to negotiate for a raise later... so consider other offers with those willing to play ball.
2006-08-09 02:29:00 · answer #1 · answered by Mike S 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are not obliged to answer this question, however, the more thorough you complete any application, the more respect it gets from those reviewing it.
If you feel strongly that you don't want to answer, write in the space, 'will disclose at interview', this does two things. It shows the person reading your application that you are expecting to be interviewed, this shows confidence. Secondly, it is then open for discussion and you can set your stall out, ie, tell your prospective employer what you currently earn, what you want to earn and why you're worth that amount. It is a really positive step to talk about money and most interviewers will regard you for this as money is an emotive subject, it shows you are no pushover!
2006-08-09 03:02:08 · answer #2 · answered by jennijan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Be act as George Bush. Fill a lie.
2006-08-09 02:14:56 · answer #3 · answered by Red Scorpion 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
write in (market value) pay. Then you better do some research to find out what the markey value is for that position.
2006-08-09 09:38:29 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is better to fill in your salary. If the employer feels he or she can not pay u such, will not border to invite you for interview.
2006-08-09 02:16:22 · answer #5 · answered by joe 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just as the person just stated, write; Open for discussion.
2006-08-09 02:15:14 · answer #6 · answered by Tanker 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can also write "negotiable" in the blank.
2006-08-09 02:14:30 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
YOu can always leave it blank, or just put in " to be negotiated".
2006-08-09 02:15:05 · answer #8 · answered by JeffyB 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no you shouldn't for most jobs- there are some exceptions
2006-08-09 02:16:38 · answer #9 · answered by dan_dan_building 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think yes. you can leave it blank.
2006-08-09 02:16:08 · answer #10 · answered by Jacky 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋