I have heard differing opinions about this but I didnt think you had to but a couple recruiters have told me that you are going to have to give it up at some point. I feel like you might be cheating yourself if you are actually honest enough and give your CORRECT salary, the company might try to lowball you. At least this is a situation I found myself in around 6 months ago.
any thoughts on this?
2007-10-31 05:42:36 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment ➔ Other - Careers & Employment
Legally, you do not, however if you choose not to, they will find another reason not to hire you.
2007-10-31 05:46:05 · answer #1 · answered by bgee2001ca 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I don't think you HAVE to give your last/current salary, but if the company you are interviewing with insists you tell them I guess you either tell them or not, depending on how much you want the job, since there is a chance they might not want to hire you if you don't tell them what they want to know... I probably would ask a question like: How much do you offer me? ;)
2007-10-31 05:50:09 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If a company asks for your current salary on anywhere but a job application, you are not required to give it OR be accurate about it.
That said, a company that asks for a salary history is usually one to be avoided. They are using salary as a screening method, and that usually bodes ill for the company in general.
I usually walk away from the table the moment they ask for salary information.
2007-10-31 05:47:15 · answer #3 · answered by hail_loki 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've never given (or been asked to give) my current salary. The company asks what salary range I am looking for and I tell them.
2007-10-31 05:46:03 · answer #4 · answered by kja63 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
During a background check they are going to verify your salary, so if you lie about it, and they find out during a verification of your previous employment that you lied, you may not get the job at all. It's best to be truthful with them, if asked, as to what your salary was. It doesn't mean that you can not ask for a different amount.
2007-10-31 13:17:30 · answer #5 · answered by hr4me 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah I hate it when companies try to pull that on me. You know what say though, shoot for the moon and land among the stars. Say you get paid more than what you did, it really doesn't hurt, most companies already know what they are going to pay you before you walk in the door anyway. Its better to go a little too high than too low because they will lowball you. If they come to saying you lied, just tell them that is what you feel you deserved to be paid at the other job and your old boss agreed with you. Works for me although most times they come back with some corporate babble about "fair market value" and stuff. Depending on whomever is hiring you, you can sometimes squeeze a little more out.
Who knows? Maybe your new boss will appreciate your slyness. My boss did!
2007-10-31 05:54:01 · answer #6 · answered by MrBlund 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't HAVE to give that information - I never have. It is between you and your new company to negotiate a salary you both are comfortable with, based on the job you would be doing for them, your experience, etc, etc.
2007-10-31 05:46:00 · answer #7 · answered by IJToomer 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't have to fill that question out but I always go higher then I want, that way when they go a couple bucks under what you ask for you still get what your comfortable with
In most cases you can put whatever, but their are those rare were you sing something you missed and they check with your former employer (very rear)
**HINT** Use a closed down business in your area they can't check it so they have to take your word for it!
2007-10-31 05:48:53 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are not expected to give your current salary...expected, I say...sure, they ask...but that doesn't mean you have to 1. be honest...or 2. give it to them at all.
Jack it up a few dollars...or you can write "will discuss" in the box you're supposed to put your salary in.
2007-10-31 05:51:35 · answer #9 · answered by Doodlebug 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You never HAVE to give salary. Usually, a general RANGE such as "High 60's" or "Medium to High 50s plus bonuses" will suffice.
Remember, the FIRST ONE TO GIVE A NUMBER IN A NEGOTIATION LOSES!!!
2007-10-31 06:02:16 · answer #10 · answered by justanickname 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Provide a SALARY RANGE so they will know what you are expecting from them.
Saying "$35k->$45k" leaves more room for you to negotiate than saying "I earned $3,250.00 with stock options."
%Always offer your experience value at a higher rate and expect to negotiate lower. - BOTH of you will win.
2007-10-31 05:51:47 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋