Why does every recruiter I speak with ask me what my current pay is? Is this something I should be open about? 

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It’s common practice and no benefit to you to provide that information. Just respond back that the job description range is in line with what you are seeking.

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Even third party recruiters technically can’t ask that directly. I would respond with what salary you are looking for, not what you are currently making.

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Thought this was now illegal to ask this in about 22-23 states. Look up whether this is legal in your state. Doesn’t benefit you to disclose

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It is illegal to be asking that in a lot of states. But even if you live where it's not prohibited, it's not a good idea to disclose it. There's no advantage for you in them knowing that, there's only an advantage for them.

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Don’t tell them how much you are making. Just say you are interested in pursuing opportunities that pay around $X.

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Probably an anchor for the roles they bring to you. If the range for a job is say $100-130k and you’re presently making $130, makes no sense to tease your interest.

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Only 3rd party recruiters “should” be asking that. No internal recruiter cares, or should care

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Yes they are mostly third party recruiters

Say you can’t disclose.

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Turn it around and ask what their budget is for the role they are recruiting for.

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I’ve never had a recruiter ask me that

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