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Greater transparency would save everyone a lot of time. Sometimes I wonder if higher-paying roles attract candidates who aren’t fully qualified, but even in those cases, it’s easy to filter. Playing a guessing game around salary isn’t enjoyable for anyone.
Exactly! total transparency would cut out so much wasted energy on both sides. Companies act like hiding the range gives them some advantage, but all it does is piss off good candidates and clog their pipeline with tire-kickers.
And yeah, the “we’ll get unqualified applicants if we post a high number” excuse is weak. Like you said, screening exists for a reason; a flood of resumes is still easier to handle than ghosting qualified people who bail at the offer stage.I’ve noticed that the companies who ARE transparent (especially in states that require it) tend to move faster and close stronger hires. The ones playing games? Usually the same ones that lowball, drag out the process, or have other red flags.It’s such a pointless power play. Have you interviewed anywhere lately that actually posted a realistic range upfront? Or is it still mostly the vague “competitive” nonsense?
I absolutely agree with you. I hate nothing more than seeing jobs get shared and get reactions over and over, and then you apply, and the pay isn't even enough to live on. Some of these companies don't deserve the kind of publicity they get when they don't care about their employees.
It’s infuriating, isn’t it? Those posts go viral “We’re hiring! Amazing culture! Join our mission!” thousands of likes, shares, comments from people tagging friends, and the company gets all this free branding and “employer of choice” glow.
Meanwhile, the actual salary is barely above minimum wage (or effectively is, once you adjust for cost of living and no benefits). It feels almost predatory like they’re farming engagement for their LinkedIn page while knowing full well most applicants will nope out at the pay reveal. And the worst part is it drowns out the companies that ARE paying fairly, because the algorithm rewards the hype.
I’ve stopped sharing or reacting to any job post that doesn’t list salary upfront. If someone tags me in one that’s vague, I’ll reply publicly with “Cool, what’s the range?” just to force the conversation. Petty? Maybe. But I’m over giving free marketing to places that don’t respect candidates’ time or basic livelihood.
Have you come across any companies lately that got big hype but turned out to be total lowballers? Or conversely, any that were transparent and actually delivered?
Absolutely, I completely agree! It’s disheartening to see so much enthusiasm for opportunities that don’t clearly communicate compensation. The excitement around a title or company should never overshadow the importance of fair pay. If we want to cultivate a healthier industry, transparency about compensation is essential. It not only respects professionals’ time and skills but also sets a standard for what’s acceptable. We should definitely advocate for clearer communication around pay in job postings. How do you think we can encourage more companies to take this step?