I've noticed recently that recruiters aren't asking what your current salary is anymore. My recruiter screenings with KPMG, Capital one, E&Y, none of them asked. Just what my expectations are. It wasn't like this four years ago. I strongly prefer this, and definitely helps with the wage gap (systemic and perpetual underpayment of women). Has anyone had a similar experience? Which companies are still asking?

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Same. I like it and I counter with at what level are you planning to bring me in and whats the payband like for that title?

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It’s actually illegal in some states now. New York for example, they are not allowed to ask current salary - for the exact reason you called out.

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Really, there is no point in asking what someone’s current salary is. Your salary is based on your background and the roles and responsibilities you’re performing for your current organization.

Firms know their salary bands/ranges they are willing to hire a candidate. Seeing if a candidates salary range expectations falls within the organizations range is a better conversation.

Personally, I haven’t had someone ask me what my current salary has been for almost 10 years. More importantly, it’s nobody’s business what my current salary is. If someone asked me today, I would deflect and give them my salary range expectation.

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That's really lucky! I have been asked during every screening call of my career til now (short lived but still (2012-2017).

Yeah nowadays I just throw out absurd expectation numbers like $1m for 1 YOE

That’s because they can get your current salary information without asking you for it directly. Equifax - the work number, it’s what KPMG uses. Opt out immediately as your current job and compensation info is obtainable.

https://theworknumber.com/employee-data-freeze

Yes agree, but I don't think recruiters are looking up your salary on screening calls?

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