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The candidate has just as much if not more ambiguity and uncertainty as the employer, so why is the burden on the candidate? It's very possible for a candidate
by mikebenfield 4y ago
The candidate has just as much if not more ambiguity and uncertainty as the employer, so why is the burden on the candidate?
It's very possible for a candidate to be thinking something like "I'm currently making $200K. I think it's possible I could get $300K, but $250K would probably be acceptable, and I might even settle for a lateral move of $200K if I find the position really appeals to me." What should they say? $300K and possibly price themselves out? $200K and possibly lowball themselves?
- drekipus 4y agoReally just seems like candidates don't want to do these negotiation process. I was surprised with how much I was able to get away with negotiating my first tech job. It was a little bit of back and forth, a recruiter was involved, and I could just poker face my way into a six-figure job. If they say 200k are you want to just say 250k and see if you get it. Like everything it's just quicker and easier if you rip off the band-aid and just do it.