During a phone interview when HR asks what your salary requirement is, how do you politely switch it back on them to give a range for the position first?

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"I'd need to know a good deal more about the specifics of the role and overall comp package before I'd be able to share a number, but I'd be happy to do so when the time is right. in the meantime, are you able to share you budget range for the position please?"

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I used to do the budget thing. Now I just say a ridiculous number. They’ve said ok we can do that. Or they’ve said our max is really x, and then I’ll say I’d be happy to meet in the middle.

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“I know what I value myself at, but I’m more interested in hearing what your company values this position at”

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I asked what the budget was

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“Well I’m in the (your current salary plus 10K-25K) neighborhood now, but obviously this job is a step up in terms of my role and responsibilities, so we can wait to talk money until I have a fuller picture—but can I ask what the range they’re thinking is?” (Giving them your salary now sets the floor; and if just hearing that makes them nervous, you know they were always gonna low ball you)

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Exactly. I just don’t know how to turn it back on them when they asked first?

Never disclose current salary

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Can’t tell you how important it is to negotiate and be happy with your offer before you accept it.

I once had a creative partner who was much more experienced and got paid considerably less. That wasn’t fun.

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just like that... aren’t they required now?

That’s illegal in Illinois. Check your state’s laws.

Good grief. I’d suggest redirecting the question towards your salary requirements vs your salary history. I typically advise saying something like, “I’ve been pursuing opportunities in the $$$ to $$$ range.”

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I just name an astronomical number I wanted to shoot for, and they said okay.

You tell them competitive. And you’ll wait to hear their offer.

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