Posting as :
works at
You are currently posting as works at

Do I always need to reveal my current CTC to HRs when #switching to other companies?



In my experience, all HRs try to know your current #CTC either to know if you are a budget fit / to give you minimum hike specially if you have been underpaid all these years.



However, companies with good pay/culture would still proceed with your interviews even if you refuse to reveal your current compensation. Taking a few examples,



🪣 of service based MNCs like Nagarro/Infosys and others:

🥹 They will never proceed without you revealing your CTC.

🥲 Personally I gave 3 online assessment rounds, 2-3 technical interview rounds and in the last round HR asked for my current compensation.

🌚 When I made it clear I can't reveal my CTC without them giving an offer, even after HR insisted it was her 'right' to know my current compensation, she dropped my profile.

✅ If my profile was dropped at the last stage just because I won't reveal compensation, I can only assume it's a strict internal rule to not hire candidates without knowing their CTCs to lowballing them.



🪣 of startups/companies with better mindset:

🥹 HRs will try to get you reveal your CTC

🫡 If you don't budge, and ask them their budget instead, they will either reveal budget so that you can decide if they are offering numbers you are expecting

🙌 Or, they will proceed with the rounds saying money can be discussed at a later point of time.



I would strongly suggest you to join such companies even if the pay is not staggering - Such companies, even if they are not a known brand, would have a good culture.

This theory was affirmed when I joined Loyalty Juggernaut without revealing my CTCs, working with talented iOS Developers like Swapnanil Dhol, Raghav Vashisht kept me up to speed.



When I was preparing to switch to Intuit, I gave interview at multiple companies and again, I noticed the same pattern:

Really good companies offering good pay like Uber, CRED, Google, Intuit and more don't care about your current compensation if you make that clear.



The next time you are switching, try to crack companies with good culture and great pay. And answering the "What's your current compensation" the right way will help you segment companies in the right category ;)



#AkashlalBathein #experience #culture #google #microsoft #intuit



PS. Are you looking to switch to top mobile product companies? Check link in comments of LinkedIn post :)

Related Posts

Thoughts on moving from Big Law to a boutique firm? Assuming pay is pretty equal. Anyone do this and is happier? Pros / cons?

funny

Hi Fishes,

I gave my various rounds of interview in Deloitte USI 2 months ago, and since then till last Friday it was showing " interview in progress" on their job portal, HR said earlier that we are interviewing other candidates. I got an offer from Amazon last week and asked Deloitte recruiter to speed up the process, i didn't get any reply on my email but now it's showing " review in progress" on the job portal. What does it mean? Shall I wait for Deloitte offer or take Amazon's offer.

like

What should be your CTC in TCS after 8 years of experience ? With average increments and 2-3 promotions

Is it better to work through an agency recruiter or an independent recruiter? Or does it not really matter?

like

Recently got rejected at final round for an Associate position at Boston Consulting Group in London. Any BCGers have any insight how this would impact another application in the future? Thanks all

likehelpful

Can anyone please tell me in-hand salary for below break-up.
Tata Consultancy Deloitte Infosys Accenture EY ZS Associates

Post Photo
like

Can anyone who has recently lateraled to a different investment bank speak about how their interview(s) were? How many were there and what did they ask you? Is it mostly deal related questions or did you have to memorize the guides again?

like

How do you respond when companies you interview with ask what your current salary range is?

likehelpful
like

How are the salaries for infosec in India?
For a role of penetration tester/red team.
Please share this information according to your experience in the field and what you have been witnessing.
Need to know for these yoe:
1+ YOE
3+ YOE
5+ YOE
All types of companies, big4/product based/faang/ startups.

like

Hi fishes,
Currently I am working in Oracle.
I got offers from Altimetric, Persistent Systems, Ivy Comptech. Almost they are offering same package with different bonus.
I am having 9.4 years experience as Java developer.

Please suggest me which one I can go for.

Thanks..

like

Hey Fishes,

My variable pay is 1.42 lakhs (21% of fixed) , it is mentioned that I can get anywhere in between 0 to 21% . What is the average that I can expect??

Please reply if you have any relevant information.

Thanks

like

What should be the salary Bracket for JL4 ? YoE 13 - Skill - MIM

likehelpful

What’s a reasonable premium to ask for to accept a contract gig instead of permanent position?

The baseline offer was 200, I brought them up to 225 and they accepted without blinking. What should’ve I done?

like

Do you all go through GL detail to look for potential adjustments?

like

Hi Fishes,

How's KPMG Global services as compared to Deloitte India .

I have cleared all rounds and expecting 30-40% hike on my current CTC.

Experience 7.6Y

Is it worth to switch to KPMG Global services from DI for senior consultant role Please advise

Thanks in advance

like

What will be tha pay of Assistant Manager in DI in Audit and Assurance in Mumbai

Hi everyone! Hope everyone doing well. I’m going to have an interview for Audit Planner position at a finance company. Is there any tips that you could share?

like

Can any T2 🐠 weigh in on total compensation progression for say... The first 5 years post-MBA?

likehelpful

Anyone here works in blackrock alternative investors group? How’s the culture and career progression like?

like

More Posts

When does Capgemini release variable payout after completion of 1 annual year

like

Any good recommendations reference textbook vs. online training that explains machine learning theory for a non computer science math type person. Have someone in my leadership chain kinda high up who wants a deeper understanding of ML but won’t be building real world models. I am thinking of more a guide to understand various terms thrown around like neural network, gradient boosting, F-score. something deeper than basic definitions but probably not full blown linear algebra either. Any ideas?

like

How much ctc we can expect from oracle for application developer position for 2 years of experience

Anyone know if retroactive GSAP is still a thing? Especially with how late they notified this year? Does getting accepted help your chances?

like

I am not sure just how many people are in this bowl but I feel like I just need to say this...I AM SO GRATEFUL AND HAPPY WITH MY DECISION TO PRACTICE IP! I am a newer attorney and I practice solely trademark law. I love it, my boss, my schedule and I am happy! I am seeing so many attorneys posting about burnout, stress, and hating their jobs in the other bowls and I just needed to shout it out to the universe that I think we made the right decision with IP.

like

Was the on-cycle for 2023 or 2024 start?

If there is an off-cycle in Q1 2023, will that be for 2023 or 2024 start?

like

I hate chasing people. Absolutely cannot stand it. But it's a big part of my job now. Can people give me their advice on chasing?

like

Hi fishes

Does Cognizant try to retain employees by matching or coming close to offer in hand of an employee who resigned

What do you do if your best friend has seemingly been ignoring you for a week? Just leave them alone and wait for them to come around? Feeling sad

like

I’d rather be playing Scrabble

like

Almost hollered the "f-word" during a meeting like I had tourettes. I figured it would probably end the call sooner 🥴

funnylikesmart

Do you think gig consulting would pick up considering it doesn’t matter post COVID !

Anyone tried any of those new non invasive fat loss treatments like coolsculpting/kybella/sculpsure, etc.? Would love to hear any experiences/results

like

The pandemic, mental health issues, and financial stress caused my work to suffer. What do I do?

like

Multiple SDE 2 openings in Amazon Bangalore. Interested folks can send resume to referral247@gmail.com
Subject: SDE 2 Referral [Company-Exp]

- 2+ years of software development experience
-Knows at least one modern language such as Java, C++, or C# including object-oriented design
-1+ years of experience with architecture and design (architecture, design patterns, reliability and scaling)
- Brings 4-8 years of software engineering and product delivery experience with algorithms knowledge

like

Any suggestions on where to buy marigold flowers? Looking for Diwali puja.

like

Any idea how much to charge for a 1 min video for gofundme page? Its for a nonprofit that is starting out. Its basically an interview and someone telling his story to camera,

Looking for referrals in healthcare consulting. Please let me know if your firm is hiring. I have been looking as well. Thanks!

like

Anyone else? This is one of the things about my ADHD that makes work so difficult!

Post Photo
like

How do you answer behavioural and situational questions that gets you through the next round or gets you the job?

like

Additional Posts in Frontend Developers

like

Hi @All,
Please share your thoughts on the company name -
Infinite Computer Solutions ? 😐
How is WLB & other things there as per your experience you might know ?
I have no option but to join that .

like

My startup suddenly decided to close its India branch and they have given me 1 month to find a new job.

I am looking for a job as a Frontend (React) Developer. Do let me know if there are any openings for me. If you guys can refer me that would be awesome.

My Details : Frontend Developer - React.js,
Exp : 1.5 years.
Notice Period : 1 month

like

Can any help with the salary i can ask after one year experience and any referrals please

like

What is the average yearly hike at Mercedes Benz Research and Development India for software engineers ?

like

Hello fellow members of the Fishbowl community,

I am thrilled to have joined this vibrant and supportive group of professionals. As a new member, I am looking forward to learning from and connecting with others who share my interests and expertise.

I have been in the freelance web development industry for two years and have build a solid foundation of skills and knowledge. However, I know that there is always more to learn, and I am excited to tap into the collective wisdom of this community.

like

Hi Guys, Have two offers and serving notice period.
Exp. 8 years
Skill: Front End developer Angular React Javascript
Looking for the stable companies with flexible timings, work life balance and job security.
Which companies can i try now?
Please suggest

like
like

People who still gets confused over how Promises work and how they behave differently with .then and async keyword. Please refer this example!
Ques.
const myPromise = () => Promise.resolve('I have resolved!');

function firstFunction() {
myPromise().then(res => console.log(res));
console.log('second');
}

async function secondFunction() {
console.log(await myPromise());
console.log('second');
}

firstFunction();
secondFunction();
Ans.
second, I have resolved! and
I have resolved!, second

likesmarthelpful

Hello Fishes,

Anyone from Zen n Art, how's the company? I have got an offer and the client is PwC

Anyone want referral in a product based company? DM me!

Ps - only those people who think they are passionate about frontend and have good knowledge of Javascript and React. You will be judged on the basis of these skills.

like

I am not getting any offer despite of clearing 2 technical rounds and HR discussions. Happened for at least 5 companies.
Is my salary expectations not matching?
8 YOE
ECTC 24-26 LPA
60 DAYS NP

Pls. Shr ur views
ReactJS, Angular, Javascript, nodejs is my tech stack

Hi fishes,

I've received offers from Harman International's Audio Lifestyle Division (15 LPA Fixed), DevOn (17 LPA Fixed), HCL's (14 Fixed + 1 V), Annalect (16 F + 1 V), UST Global(16 F + 1 V), and Rakuten (16 F).

Which choice offers the best WLB, job security, and future growth for me? I have worked in front-end development for 3.5 years in total.

I am a recent graduate working as a software engineer. Currently working as a UI developer with tech stack- Vue JS. I would like to know how to improve my career and what all I should be learning to keep up with the latest trend . I am in a doubt whether to start preparing for backend roles as they are more in need and seems quite interesting too seeing all the tech stacks they use and their tools . Please guide me based on your experiences.

like

Have anyone idea about 2nd round of 1mg for sd-2 role for frontend?

like

Looking for flutter developer referral

Experience -3.4

Skills - Flutter,Dart,Java script,Html,Css

Can join as immediately asap

like

I’m a Frontend developer with total 4.5 YOE and 3 YOE in React JS.
What should I learn next ?
1) Angular - Focus in UI and become Frontend architect in future.
2) Node JS - Become MERN Stack
3) Java - Become React Java deadly combo developer

Is it worth to resign in this recession time ?

like