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First, check if that question is legal in your state. A quick google search should yield that information.
If it is legal to ask, I’d suggest pointing out that it’s irrelevant for their salary negations but give them a larger number.
Scenario 1: they’re interviewing with an internal recruiter for a company they applied for. The recruiter should say their target compensation is $xxx and as if that aligns with their expectation. ZERO need to know what their current compensation is.
Scenario 2: they’re working with a head hunter to find a placement. The recruiter then would just need to ask what titles/jobs they are targeting with their experience and ask what their target salary is and if it’s too high/low the recruiter needs to set expectations. Again, absolutely unnecessary to know the current comp of the OP.
Their knowing my current and exact salary is not beneficial for me. What is good for them to know is the range I am looking for going forward. Being on the same page with money is good, but I also will not set myself up for failure.
Respond and say this is my current target, but it will be recalibrated based on the benefits offered and the responsibility of the roles you are interviewing for.
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To follow, your current target should be whatever amount that you feel is fair for the role and that you would make a move for. Your current salary is inconsequential other than it helps to shape your needs. Tell them your salary requirement knowing that they cannot find out from anywhere else how much you actually make.
Sounds like a red flag, if you are not desperate then I would avoid. If you want the job quote the price you are looking for
Say 1000000 dollars
That's what Dr Evil said.
My favorite HR expert, Liz Ryan, would say nope. She advises against disclosing your current salary to recruiters, especially when they request it before an interview so there's your tip-off on this one.
She suggests that asking for that number is often used to anchor salary offers, potentially limiting your negotiating power. Instead, she recommends focusing on your salary expectations and the value you bring to the role.
Always push back:
Thank you for reaching out. I prefer to discuss compensation after learning more about the role and how my skills align with the team's needs. Could we schedule an initial conversation to explore this opportunity further?
I would ask them if they can share the range budgeted for the position to determine if it aligns with your salary requirements. Giving them a number could potentially knock you out of the running (if your number is too high) or allow them to lowball you (if you’re requirement is considerably lower than what they have budgeted).
The best thing to do is give them a price range not an exact figure that way you have a window for growth and leverage
Make sure you say how much you want and then I would add 20% to it and if it’s less then you should be good with that number if not just give them a guesstimate number
I’m a recruiter and I have to ask candidates their current compensation too. I suggest saying your current salary is $5-10k more than it actually is. The company wants to give you a pay increase but a typical pay increase is only 5-10k more than your current. So if you’re wanting more than that, you might not get it. But I wouldn’t give a number any higher than 10k over bc you will likely out-price yourself and the company/recruiter will think they can’t afford you. They are likely talking to other candidates who are cheaper, so you have to be marketable.
Tell them a wage you feel like you deserve. If you’ve gained any certifications or multiple years of experience in your craft, simply give yourself a fit raise and tell them that number. I’d suggest asking around and ensure your company isn’t notorious for underpaying or paying at base level first to get a fair assessment of your actual “worth”.
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Just make up a number you're comfortable with
I have been contacted by a recruiter a few times, some not about a specific job opening. Geneally speaking, many of them would ask about what salary I am looking for in order to leave my current company, I usually give them a range that is about 10-20% above what I am currently making, And I would add items like the company's benefits (medical / dental / PTO, etc), bonuses, and if the job is in office, hybrid, or fully remote could affect the salary I am looking for along with the actual job description
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I’m a PCB Design Engineer currently continuing my studies, and I’m looking to gain practical experience by taking on remote or part-time projects in this field.
If anyone has advice on how to find remote PCB design opportunities or can recommend reliable platforms or companies, I’d really appreciate your help and suggestions.
Thank you in advance!
The best is to tell the recruiter what you're accepting as your take home salary
As a paralegal in the 1980's, I was once recruited by another big firm, though when I gave them my target salary, which was approximately 20% more than I had been making, They offered only 10% more and politely stated that they thought it was a fair offer and a good increase for me. I retorted that I knew a couple of years earlier that I could find positions for about what they were offering now. I added that I had considered it and made the conscious decision to stay a couple of years longer at my then current firm in order to gain more valuable experience and training, which I considered an investment in my future. An investment that obviously made me more attractive and plays a big part in why they are interested in me. I said, "This, right now, is when I expect that investment to pay off." They came back to me later the same day with an approval of the higher number.
Yes a nuisance question often asked.
I have said in the past i am interested in the work (that's why the job attracted your attention). I wont know what the job REALLY is like until i am doing it.
If you are getting a commission based on my salary what would you suggest.
That should allow them to optimise your answer based on what the employer has stated.
They will give opposition to this, because they want to know the salary they are thinking of is sufficient, and that you are competent. So if you quote something between these expected values, the recruiter will open up and tell you their expected salary
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Ask them what is the range for this position. If your figure is within or near that range, you can respond that the range works for you. Then negotiate when it comes to the offer stage.
I just would not give a number as it has no benefit to you! I was aked that today on an interview, LOL I politely stated if an offer is received and accepted I will then negotiate salary, no sense in putting the cart before the horse.