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It’s ideal for both parties in the first interview to save time.
Totally this is best case!
I aim to find out if mine and my teams time is worth the conversation. If you’re over budget I’ll keep you in mind for a more senior role if you’re qualified. If we’re close let’s keep talking. But if we can’t afford you there’s no point in continuing the conversation unless there’s a more senior role.
So, yes. Completely normal to ask in a first interview.
Totally agree. All of our salaries are posted with all jobs regardless of location. We audit the postings too to make sure they are all up and accurate for the career stage
Even then, we make sure we can align on expectations of every candidate in the first call.
It should be known from the beginning what your looking for in salary.
Be prepared for the question and answer back with “thank you for asking, and before I disclose my salary requirements can you tell me what the budget or hiring range for this position is?”
If they push back then tell them “I feel like I need to know more about the position requirements, if you can provide that and your range then I can let you know if my expectations are within your budget.”
Good luck!
That game of who is gonna crack first is so annoying to me. I see no negative in telling candidates the range in the call. Candidates will get an offer based on what we think their contributions are worth in comparison to current staff. Super high on the range might be reserved for exceptional candidates who we think will be closer to promotion. Lower end means they will be in the career stage for a while leaving room for meaningful increases through the next few years.
Trying to play “gotcha” or trying to get a “good deal” on a candidate might sound intriguing in the beginning but long run, when they realize they are underpaid, you’re back at square one anyway.