If a recruiter does not mention salary range/expectations during the initial phone conversation, is it ok to follow up and ask? If so, what’s the best way to ask?

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“What’s your budget for the role?”

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Just ask. It is totally fair to ask.

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be prepared for them to turn it back on you though.

never give the first number if you can avoid it. I wouldn't ask yet personally. worst case it's interview practice, which everyone needs.

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I ask for that before ill agree to get on the screen

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I would try to focus on getting a job offer first then they will negotiate with you.Had they been better organized they would have mentioned Comp in the formal job description or in their meeting with you but sounds like they did not.

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That should be up there with the first question you ask.

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