Salary expectations?

Anonymous

March 11,2024 at 12:13AM UTC

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Salary expectations?

When filling in an online application and you're not allowed to put words (I always put negotiable) and forced to give a number, what do you enter not knowing the range for the role?

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Carrie NelsonMarch 11,2024 at 12:36AM UTC
Research the median salary range for your role/title in your geographic area and put that. Or put what you're currently making so they know you can't take less than that.
Lisa AndersonMarch 11,2024 at 12:40AM UTC
I go for the high end of the average for the position across the states
AnonymousMarch 11,2024 at 1:14AM UTC
I try not to low ball myself. Mid-range of what I'm looking for.
Joan Williams, Senior Talent Acquisition SpecialistMarch 11,2024 at 1:47AM UTC
Just put zero if you don't want to say.
Cindy BockMarch 11,2024 at 2:59AM UTC
My career coach suggested that I research the role in the industry, determine the least compensation that you will take and go from there. I usually go for the higher side of the compensation.
Maegan, Nike Sales Rep & Career CoachMarch 12,2024 at 12:07PM UTC
look up similar positions online and use the salary range if listed.
Joan Williams, Senior Talent Acquisition SpecialistMarch 12,2024 at 6:13PM UTC
My ATS requires a dollar amount and accepts 0.