I had first and second round interviews for a specific role at a company—and even discussed salary range with the recruiter during first round—then I get an email from the recruiter saying the SVP and ACD I interviewed with loved me and thought I’d be a great fit, and that she’d be in touch when a position opens up that matches my skills and level. Has anyone ever had something like this happen? I’m so confused, because the role was for my skills and level.

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Yes...it seems to be a issue I have been encountering as well, as I started interviewing in the past couple months. I have been transparent with my salary parameters and went through rounds of interviews. Same role, skills, years of experience as my current role, but salaries almost $20-$40k less than I currently make.

What I found odd is that the recruiter and I were aligned on a salary for the role, and she confirmed the range that the number we spoke about was within the range. Is her email insinuating then, that I’m just too expensive?

I foolishly took my current role with a title and pay cut, after reaching an understanding with the recruiter that it would be adjusted once I had been at the company for a few months. Lesson learned, and it would appear that was just a line to get me in the door. I am now being extra careful and only accepting roles at my level of seniority and within the appropriate salary range.

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