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Absolutely, I think this question is much better dealt with bluntness.. call their bluff. "Is this a salary negotiation? Lets talk about what I am worth."
by cam_l 10y ago
Absolutely, I think this question is much better dealt with bluntness.. call their bluff.
"Is this a salary negotiation? Lets talk about what I am worth."
- chii 10y agoWhat if they say you are worth what you were paid in your last job!
- kristiandupont 10y agoI don't know what kind of positions you are applying for but if a recruiter started antagonizing me like that I'd say "well it looks like we are not a good fit for each other. Have a nice day!"
- MagnumOpus 10y agoIf the applicant has the upper hand (i.e. if he has highly desired rare skills), this will not happen. And if he doesn't because you are applying for the 99% of jobs that require no unique knowledge - then it is no loss for the recruiter to antagonise the applicant. The worst outcome is to get the subjectively second-best candidate out of a hundred who can all do the job just as well.
- snvzz 10y agoThey were looking for somebody cheap. Bullet dodged.
- loxs 10y agoThen why would I care to switch jobs?
- cam_l 10y agoLaugh at their crappy joke and start talking about what you delivered at your last job. Ask if cashmoney is tight, so what can they offer you besides salary. The point is you are now firmly in negotiation mode, you just said so! But you have turned the question into what you are worth and what can they do to secure you. But if they are really pushy and say, no seriously what did you get at your last job, push back. Seriously, is this an interview or are you just looking for market data... and always be prepared to walk out.