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Honestly I tried this every time I was interviewed. Never could get them to give the first number. I probably should have been firmer but usually the pressure o

Honestly I tried this every time I was interviewed. Never could get them to give the first number. I probably should have been firmer but usually the pressure of the situation led to me giving a number I would be happy with.

interviewer0000 6y ago
> I tried this every time I was interviewed. Never could get them to give the first number. "I've actually done a few of these calls at this point and i know what the best practice / right move / way to play this is, so instead of me telling you what i'm looking for i'd like you to tell me the range on your hiring document:)" and just be totally silent. Worked twice for me now.
- koolba 6y ago
  Being silent is incredibly effect during negotiations. It’s arguably the biggest “secret technique”. Most people want to fill the audio void and will talk. Extensively.
- saberdancer 6y ago
  Sounds like a total power move. I'll try to do this next time.
munchbunny 6y ago
I’m surprised that’s happening to you. I’ve never gotten pushback when I ask them to give the first number. Usually that comes with the offer letter, or comes with the numbers that the recruiter reads to you before the offer letter.
- saberdancer 6y ago
  Usually they ask me first. I give them the answer of wanting to know more about the position and the company. They push back and I throw in a number I am comfortable with. But this is usually much before offer letter.
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mgh2 6y ago
Read the article: it mentions to ask back the recruiter with the same question. Now I ask back with “what is the total compensation for this position/role?”. I almost always get an answer, often above my expectations. I used to give my range (mistake)
- Leherenn 6y ago
  I assume this is something which is going to be very region/industry dependant. I have done the exact same thing multiple times, never had an answer. When they answer "no, we want you to give a number first", I'm at loss about what to do, so I usually give them a number. Answering "no, you" feels kinda puerile. I assume you have to be the first to do the power play?

interviewer0000 6y ago

> I tried this every time I was interviewed. Never could get them to give the first number. "I've actually done a few of these calls at this point and i know what the best practice / right move / way to play this is, so instead of me telling you what i'm looking for i'd like you to tell me the range on your hiring document:)" and just be totally silent. Worked twice for me now.

koolba 6y ago
Being silent is incredibly effect during negotiations. It’s arguably the biggest “secret technique”. Most people want to fill the audio void and will talk. Extensively.
saberdancer 6y ago
Sounds like a total power move. I'll try to do this next time.

munchbunny 6y ago

I’m surprised that’s happening to you. I’ve never gotten pushback when I ask them to give the first number. Usually that comes with the offer letter, or comes with the numbers that the recruiter reads to you before the offer letter.

saberdancer 6y ago
Usually they ask me first. I give them the answer of wanting to know more about the position and the company. They push back and I throw in a number I am comfortable with. But this is usually much before offer letter.
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mgh2 6y ago

Read the article: it mentions to ask back the recruiter with the same question. Now I ask back with “what is the total compensation for this position/role?”. I almost always get an answer, often above my expectations. I used to give my range (mistake)

Leherenn 6y ago
I assume this is something which is going to be very region/industry dependant. I have done the exact same thing multiple times, never had an answer. When they answer "no, we want you to give a number first", I'm at loss about what to do, so I usually give them a number. Answering "no, you" feels kinda puerile. I assume you have to be the first to do the power play?