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The problem is that most companies won't provide an offer until you've gone through interviews which are expensive for both parties. So this reasoning holds if
by siliconc0w 10y ago
The problem is that most companies won't provide an offer until you've gone through interviews which are expensive for both parties.
So this reasoning holds if you have an abundance of time, but you can generally figure out what their likely range is going to be. Do research, ask colleagues, etc. Anchor at the high end of that - you can also leave it vague by talking about 'total comp' which can includes subjective things like equity, location, vacation, etc. You may loose some value by doing this but it'll also mean you won't waste time and so you'll only be interviewing in places that are in your ballpark.
- bitexploder 10y agoWe always (sort of) go first by sharing our comp ranges to candidates. If either of us are way off why waste each other's time? We do ask for comp history. We try to be very fair and we rarely end up needing to negotiate at all.
- crdoconnor 10y agoI almost always reject companies out of hand that ask for comp history. It signals a desire to lowball the candidate and/or a company's lack of faith in their own ability to ascertain talent. Neither bode well for working there even if the request is later rescinded. Asking for the candidate's expected compensation, OTOH, is fine, although a little tacky.