Today I met with someone that works alongside a team that’s hiring. She said I’d be a great fit - I’m already doing what’s expected. But, I’m struggling with how to gauge my $ worth; I have 10+ years of transferable experience doing the core work of a role, but never held the exact title. When a job post doesn’t list years of experience, how do you avoid undervaluing yourself without overreaching? How do I approach this?

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The first thing to is to ask what the salary range is for the position. Assume that the topmost part of the range would be for someone with a lot of experience, and place yourself somewhere within the range. Your experience is valuable, so don't be shy about showcasing it.

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I appreciate it.

One thing to keep in mind is at some point years of experience is irrelevant unless you are moving up along the way and taking on increased responsibility.

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I’ll have to think about that. Thanks!

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Is there any salary brackets available online for this company? You can approach these discussions with the recruiter

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Possibly. But I’m not sure how I’d apply my “worth” towards it.

Titles can be less relevant than experience and capabilities - the thing I've learned in HR is "HR Coordinator" can be a true coordinator, or they might be a Generalist or Business Partner - just without the title. Don't get fixated on that.

Focus on how you fit the job description, your transferable and tangible skills, major accomplishments in your 10+ years of experience and why this new role would an exciting opportunity to face new challenges and stretch your learning.

As other suggested, I would ask them for a salary range - but also use tools from companies like Mercer, Payscale, Robert Half who do annual salary surveys. These are role/title, city and industry specific often and can help info the $ amount you should be asking for. Or if you know a recruiter - reach out to them and see what they're finding in the market for similar roles.

Either way, focus on transferable and tangible skills, areas where it's a stretch that excited you, how you bring value; and that should inform what you can ask for dollar-wise. Based on this, I'd go for the top end of the range - they'll set you straight if you're asking too much, and they want you.

Good look, go crush the interview!! 💪

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Thanks so much! I’ll check out the tools you suggested!

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I would see if there is anyone else in the role that you could potentially benchmark years of experience against

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