I messed up and gave a target salary instead of range to a recruiter. She mentioned that she wanted the info to take back to hiring managers. I've already been through two round of interviews and my last one is just a mock client presentation otherwise I would try and say "after learning more about the role my range has changed". I don't think I can spin that now.

Can I clean this up in an email to her tactfully before she shares numbers with the team? If so, how? TY!

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Range is BS, the moment you give the lower number the recruiter will jump on it. Giving an odd number for target salary is perfect- relax!

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Couldn’t agree more

I gave a target salary instead of range and ended up with a 70% jump in TC.

Starting that new job at the end of May. I wouldn’t sweat it :).

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Senior manager. It’s industry

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Are you likely to join the new company even with the number that you've communicated? If yes, then bring up the change lightly over a conversation; nothing in writing.
If you will not join without the new numbers being considered, then you don't need much tact. Shoot an email stating you may have responded to the compensarion question in a haste. After better understanding the role you think xxx-yyy is a representative range for your expectations. Happy to discuss further.

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What’s your concern with providing what you actually wanted? Why do you want to switch it to a range

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