What difference does it make if you made more or less on your previous jobs than the one you are applying for?
2007-08-07 15:11:35 · 9 answers · asked by ambernpeach 4 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment ➔ Other - Careers & Employment
It makes a huge difference. If you were making too much at your last job, they will assume they cannot afford you, especially if they ask for a salary history and it shows increases in job titles, responsibilities and salary (that's pretty obvious), but on the flip side - if you are applying for a job where the range is 80-110k (assume they had no salary listed, but they still have an internal budget), at your last job you were making 55k there is a good chance they may only offer you 60-65k knowing that it will be an increase for you and they save money on their budget.
2007-08-07 15:22:52 · answer #1 · answered by Samantha 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There are many reasons to ask for salary.
One --- It is to Judge how important your last position was to the company. You could say you were the Assistant Manager of XYZ company, but made only 22k per year. That would tell them it was probably a smaller company or more of an admin type positon then a mangerial position.
Two --- If the position you are applying for pays less then then your previous job, they will want to know why are applying to it and wonder if you will be happy earning less money.
Three --- If the job pays a considerable amount more then you are use to, they will want to make sure you are qualified and make sure that you are not only applying to the job for the money.
2007-08-07 22:51:53 · answer #2 · answered by PetWoman 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't have to worry about that question. You have the right to not mention figures. Just say It was a fine salary but their company (the one that you are currently talking to) may have a better offer. The reason for you to say this is so that you can be in a better position to bargain. Do not ask them how much they give for the position but let them do the move of telling you. Sometimes this is a catch from the company to check if you are telling the truth. It is counted if you are presently happy in the present job. If they ask your present company, your present company will not say the exact figure but they will say what bracket your salary belong - by that - nobody know exactly how much you make. Do not ask for the amount if they are not letting you ask - when they let you ask - theres a meaning to that. When they ask - ask them how much do they offer in this position? When they ask you if you will accept $763,097.99. you will say, "let me think about it. I cannot give you the answer right now - but I will call you in two days." Now the ball is in your hand. If you are very very good and competent in this line of work - you could bargain. But if you are looking for another place to work because at your present job - you are not happy (usually if an employee is not happy at their present job - the company is not happy either, and they want to boot the employee - almost or many companies knows this). Good Luck to you.
2007-08-07 22:33:34 · answer #3 · answered by yahoooo! 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you had a nice title, but weren't paid much, that would throw up red flags that might say your job description (and subsequent salary) didn't really fit the title you had. On the flip side, if you had a decent title and a high salary, you might be out of their range. It is another qualifying piece for an HR department to determine who they can afford to hire and who they can't. Also, if you haven't made a lot in the past and are going for a good promotion, they can justify paying you less than they intended for that position, because it would still be a significant raise for you.
2007-08-07 22:18:18 · answer #4 · answered by servo46250 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They ask because they can...IF you can get a quality person for less money to start, that is always good for the company.
Also you can say you left the position to seek more money!!!
2007-08-07 22:16:23 · answer #5 · answered by ANGEL Baby 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
They want to see if they can low-ball you. And some would probably disqualify you if you're taking a pay cut, assuming you'd be disgruntled.
2007-08-07 22:19:08 · answer #6 · answered by Houyhnhnm 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because if they can get away with paying you less, they will offer you less based on your pay history.
2007-08-07 22:16:47 · answer #7 · answered by justbeingher 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
so they can give you slightly better than your previous job
2007-08-08 10:35:26 · answer #8 · answered by Patricia T 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They don't want to pay you too much.
2007-08-07 22:19:46 · answer #9 · answered by Jennifer 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋