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Should I ask about the salary range?
The recruiter has not disclosed the salary range and I am concerned that I’m going to spend a lot more time going through their process only to be disappointed with the money. Would you bring it up now or get them to actually make the offer and then negotiate? Will I have more leverage if I meet the team and the consensus is to hire me? I’m very senior in my experience and they know this, but that doesn’t mean the salary will reflect that. Please share your thoughts. Thank you!
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Shweta BrahmakshatriyaProject Management Professional from India
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11/23/20 at 3:06AM UTC
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Yes, you should. You can very subtly, towards then of your discussions, ask them what is going to be the salary range. Don't ask it at the start of the conversation, put it towards the end.
You can put this up in the 2nd round of interview or the technical round of interview where you would be likely talking to your would be reporting Manager.
Alternatively, you can also put this in front as your current is this and you are expecting this %raise. I hope that we can agree to this and move ahead with further discussion.
Juliana Vieira Habib OliveiraHR Associate Advisor in São Paulo
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11/23/20 at 4:20AM UTC
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Hi Fairy!
If you have the opportunity to be contacted again by the Recruiter to take some questions; or, even the hiring manager, usually, at the end of the conversation, they ask you if you would like to raise something. That wouls be the perfect opportunity for you highlighting you questions about the salary range. If this is important for you, they must understand you. If they dont, maybe, it could not be the right place for open conversations. So, I would think twice before accepting any offer there.
Anonymous
11/23/20 at 4:24AM UTC
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Yes, the recruiter really should have had this conversation with you as to not waste your time. They may in turn ask you what you are looking for, so just be prepared. It can be as simple as, “I realized in our last conversation we didn’t discuss salary, can you share with me what the range is for this role?” They may come back to you with, “what are you looking for?” At which point it’s up to you how comfortable you are sharing. If you’re not comfortable sharing you can say, “I don’t have enough information about the role yet to confidently state a range”. As a former recruiter who believes in paying what the position pays, I never had a problem disclosing range.
Leah CrollardSenior Business Systems Analyst in Seattle
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11/23/20 at 10:51PM UTC
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Yes, absolutely ask! You have every right to inquire about the salary range especially because you’re spending time and energy interviewing (as well as the recruiters’ time).
Pearl WongUser Experience Designer
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11/24/20 at 12:08AM UTC
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ALWAYS ask about the salary range. would you buy a car without knowing how much it cost? no. It is one of the five questions i ask when dealing with a recruiter. if they can't provide the salary, then i don't put forth my application.
Krista CouttsMarketing Professional, Cross-Functional Leader
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11/24/20 at 9:36PM UTC
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Yes! Not sure where you are in the process of interviewing, but it is a question you should have in your arsenal of questions when interviewing. You should ask about the salary range, and if the recruiter might share...any other compensation...(parking/phone expense).
Sonya Coleman TallProject/Program Manager Telecommunications
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11/25/20 at 2:52AM UTC
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Definitely! Ask recruiters and HR. I tell them I don't want to price myself out of the position, so please provide me with the range. Good Luck!
Keila AlvaradoCreative Director skilled in writing & marketing
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11/28/20 at 8:15PM UTC
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For sure, ask about the "maximum salary range" that the employer has budgeted or is willing to offer for the position. If not, you could be wasting your time. Some companies blame the COVID crisis for paying women lower than men but in reality some companies are not financially hurt compared to others.
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