Hello. How do you handle job offers lower than the actual range stated in the job description? Is that actually a red flag though?

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If they post a range and offer below it, that’s a red flag. But also an opportunity. First, ask directly: ‘I noticed the listed range was X-Y, but the offer is lower. Can you walk me through that?’ If they dodge or refuse to match, it’s a signal they undervalue talent. If they give a reasonable explanation (budget shifts, leveling concerns, etc.), counter with data on your worth. Always negotiate :)

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True. I’d rather take that approach. But I’d also be apt to move on since they weren’t honest.

Unless it clearly states that the range was for a specific geographical area (i.e., HCOL area) that you don't live in and/or you have less experience than the posting asked for, then yes I would take that as a huge red flag that they offered you below their own stated range for that role.

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I see what you mean. I would think the minimum would still apply though. At least I hope it would.

Yea could be red flag. But I would question them nicely. Maybe say something like, I noticed the range posted was between $x-x. Can you please advise if this offer is correct, as it’s not within the posted range?

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Yeah I think that’s what I would do too.

You should be verifying the compensation in the first conversation before the actual interviews. I view salary ranges in job postings as just checking a box on a legal requirement and not very accurate.

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Yes true that

I wonder whether to take it personally or whether they just false advertised to drum up more interest, and whether they were just going to lowball anybody and everybody.anyways.

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False advertising in a job posting seems so wrong.

Say thank you but that is below the posted range and is not acceptable. Then walk away.

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That’s definitely one way to do it.

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