Is it a red flag when the interviewer asks your salary expectations within the first 5 minutes of the initial phone interview?

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For phone screenings that’s pretty normal checkbox stuff. In an actual interview though it’d be a little weird since that’s what screening is for.

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IMO no. What’s the point of even talking if both parties are not in each others range.

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That’s like the most normal question to ask in the initial phone screen.

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I discuss it first thing on a screener. I am far enough in my career where most recruiters calling are not in my ballpark and there is a certain floor that would just waste everyone’s time if it were below.

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All of corporate America is red flag at this point

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I’d consider it a red flag if compensation is not discussed during a screener.

No. Good to confirm ZOPA early to avoid wasting time for both parties.

No. This should be discussed as early as possible to make sure neither side is wasting time. Sometimes the ranges don’t overlap and it’s useless to chat unless we go back in time to 2021 when there were tons of open roles for consultants.

Been asked that always

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