> I know the market rate for a candidate that is just over-the-bar for my role, and I know that market rate for a super-star Great, then you know the good fait

> I know the market rate for a candidate that is just over-the-bar for my role, and I know that market rate for a super-star Great, then you know the good faith range and you're good to go. > then I should reject you so you can re-apply for the other role In my experience this happens all the time at big corps and the government. Except it's not a rejection, just an "oh actually we have this other open job on the books that would be a better fit - let's transfer you over to that"