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If the company asks early in the process, you will really want to clarify the range they're looking at. Often, recruiters really are trying to do you both a fav
by bradlys 6y ago
If the company asks early in the process, you will really want to clarify the range they're looking at. Often, recruiters really are trying to do you both a favor. They will always ask what you're looking for if you tell them that the range they've given is too low for you. Which is fine with me - as the pay I'm looking for is outlandish for many startups and non-FAANG companies. I rather not waste time with the companies unless I think they'll be good for interview practice. :)
- Diederich 6y agoRight; I give a couple of comp levels on the first call/e-mail, and request verification that the position or positions in question can meet them. If not, then there's no point in wasting more time. > ... unless I think they'll be good for interview practice ... Well, there's that too! But I'm still up front about the baseline comp requirements.
- cushychicken 6y ago>recruiters really are trying to do you both a favor. Third party recruiters, yes. They have an incentive to maximize your comp, as it also maximizes their commission. In-house recruiters? No way. They're seeking the most talent for the least money. Always be mindful of the incentives of each party.
- bradlys 6y agoMaybe - but I'd fire a recruiter who kept giving me candidates that were looking for comp well beyond what we could offer. If I constantly got candidates all the way to the offer stage and the candidate rejected us on pay, that's a terrible scenario and a huge waste of time for everyone involved.
- cushychicken 6y agoAsking the range that the role offers solves this problem nicely without compromising your negotiating position as a prospective employee.