Do you tell the truth when the interviewer asks, "how much did you get paid in your previous role?" Are all companies able to confirm it through any background searches? My recent interview asked me what I made previously and I told them the honest truth. They’re interested in me but I feel they’d probably expect me to accept the same salary. A bit of regret here.

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I try not to answer this question to avoid getting lowballed. If I'm pressed, I'll give an honest answer, but I'll also add in my target salary range. I'm not going to leave a stable, comfortable job for the same amount of money.

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That’s a good idea - plug in the salary you’re looking for. Thanks

Depending on the laws where you live/where you're applying, it's illegal to ask this in many places...

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Really??? I’ll have to look it up. Thanks!

I would not answer this question. I'd say something like - my company tends to be private with compensation details but you can probably find some guidance online.

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Oh interesting response. Thanks for that idea

I don’t think companies can generally confirm it in a background search. That being said I’m always honest

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Yeah I’m not sure either if they can confirm previous salary or not.

No, I will always go a little higher when they ask what I previously made. I don’t think they can get your past salary information from your former employer. I think your former employer can just say if you’re eligible to be hired or not.

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Ok I thought there was a database they could search but I could be wrong.

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