Will recruiters call bs if I say salary comp is proprietary at PwC (or another large company) so I can’t divulge it?

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"I don't want to disclose my salary details. I want to be paid based on my experience and fit for the role and not my current salary"

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I just answer with “next year I expect to make xxx if I don’t leave”, where xxx assumes top performance the past two years and any potential promotions are given

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What state are you in? Most big companies aren't asking for current comp anymore. And it is illegal to ask in some states.

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You can't say it's proprietary. Either disclose or not. I mention what my comp range is (including bonus amount/potential) and then simply indicate my target/desired range for next employ; if you're realistic, and a solid candidate, they'll meet or exceed your desired range.

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“I am OK with you discounting me completely just because I think I have more experience st the salary thing than you do". It is not on and likely to get you sidelined. It is at least a mark against you. Don’t try to play games

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You could do what I do and just ask the salary range out of the gate. If it is a job I really want I tend to know the range. If I haven't done any research I have no problem asking first to see if I'm interested.

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I'm upfront with recruiters (e.g. hesdhunters) about where I am and where I want to be. Potential new employers I tell them my expectations for next year.

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Recruiters will know what you make within a few thousand because you are at a big 4. They can easily put your level and city in Glassdoor and have a good range

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When I’ve used retained recruiters, I always expect them to include current comp when they present a candidate. A cagey candidate raises suspicion, so honesty is the best approach.

I always just say, "I am looking for $XX to $YY."

It is the BATNA principle, you have hit that range to get me to leave my current position. I've yet to have a recruiter or head hunter demand a current salary when I have been clear about what range I am looking for.

Why don’t you say both numbers: where you are and what you want. If they can’t give you what you want it’s up to you to continue the conversation. It saves everyone time

Google 1 thought everybody knew about Glassdoor, Rick Barton’s hat trick after founding both Expedia and Zillow. Guess not

@google1 pay bands at big4 are quite wide. I know I make ~$30K more than some folks and I suspect I make $30K less than some folks.

Even at the senior consulant level in a big4 pay can vary by $50K based on education, tenure and performance.

Glassdoor is unlikely to clue you in where anyone sits in those bands.

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