Hello, how do you answer questions about salary ranges when reaching out to passive candidates for an employer where this information is confidential? Noting that I'm recruiting for regions where it's still legal not to share salary ranges.

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You can stand firm and say that your salary is private and confidential. My current company keeps employee pay private. I'm afraid I can't share it with you.

I mean you could tell them that it's competitive and at least get a steer if they're interested or not. I would be transparent and say you can't share much, but you wouldn't have reached out if you didnt' think they'd be a great fit

Can you give them a broad range? That wouldn't really be breaking confidentiality, assuming it's in line with industry standards for that role and geo location.

Not sure how a broad range may not break confidentiality.. it would still have the min and max of the pay grade.. right?

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