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Unless it requires a number, I put something like “Competitive with market”
The reverse uno card I love it
I’ve always just told places what I expect within a range. If it rules me out, great, because I wouldn’t have accepted less.
A1, depending on how you interview, they may offer near the top of your range even if they don’t offer your max. I gave a $160-180k range when interviewing, where their planned range apparently capped at $150k (and I’ve learned they’ve since hired someone else at or below $150k). They offered at $175k with a solid bonus.
I thought I interviewed well but I didn’t realize I did that well. Put the range you (realistically) desire, then crush your interviews. You’ll either get the offer you want or get more experience for the next round.
I don't know enough about the role yet + I'm sure you want to keep some balance between different team members and thus already have a figure in mind. Mind to share the budget instead of asking for my expectations?
https://fearlesssalarynegotiation.com/salary-expectations-interview-question/
Even if you lowball yourself, you can try to up it after receiving an offer. “Now that I’ve learned more about what the position entails, I think x amount is more appropriate.”
I always counter with 10-20% more, even when the offer matches or exceeds my expectations. You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.
If the question is optional don’t answer, if it’s not tied to a number you can use words - “open to a range of compensation packages depending on the opportunity”, if it’s a number put 0 or 1.
As a recruiter I completely understand that it means a conversation will need to be had regarding comp and it might now fall on me to reveal my clients budget, salary band or expectations I have based on market research or other candidates.
Early on, it’s easier to dismiss a candidate for any reason but once a hiring manager is interested or explicitly wants to hire someone then the leverage for comp negotiation has switched to the candidates favor.
Now all of that being said if there is a number that will make you happy and it’s if an offer is below that you want to stay where you are and you’re uncomfortable negotiating then sure say your number but realize if their budget is higher, you may very well be locked into that number you gave and miss out on money.
Also, I would put “negotiable” over flexible. Sounds less desperate to me
I typically immediately turn around and ask that their salary range is. Also, please keep in mind depending on where you live, or the company is located, they must disclose a range to you first!
Are there any places besides Colorado that currently require budget disclosures? I know it’s been proposed legislation in other areas (NYC for example) where it’s coming into effect later.
I recently thought about this and put around 10k more than the top salary range mentioned.