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Salary Requirements
Posted on 3/15/18 at 5:02 pm
Posted on 3/15/18 at 5:02 pm
A former co-worker of mine is applying for another position with another company. The job application form asks, "Enter your annual salary requirements." "Please use the following format $XX,XXX) *"
Normally, I would advise him to enter in negotiable or flexible, however this field is mandating a numeric response.
Shoot too high, perhaps no call? Shoot too low, he shoots himself in the dick. The average for this position is not available on Indeed or Glassdoor. And there isn't really a good comparison with a similar type company for the same type of position.
:inbefore$35,000 or $00.350
What does the OT advise?
Normally, I would advise him to enter in negotiable or flexible, however this field is mandating a numeric response.
Shoot too high, perhaps no call? Shoot too low, he shoots himself in the dick. The average for this position is not available on Indeed or Glassdoor. And there isn't really a good comparison with a similar type company for the same type of position.
:inbefore$35,000 or $00.350
What does the OT advise?
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Posted on 3/15/18 at 5:03 pm to Will Cover
0.00
Make them set the first number
Make them set the first number
Posted on 3/15/18 at 5:04 pm to Will Cover
Leave it blank
Posted on 3/15/18 at 5:04 pm to Will Cover
Sounds like he better figure out what he is willing to work for and put that in the spot. I have never heard of WalMart making people do this before but seems legit.
Posted on 3/15/18 at 5:04 pm to Will Cover
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What does the OT advise?
Ask where they want em to put the sixth figure?
Posted on 3/15/18 at 5:06 pm to Will Cover
I never know what to put when they have that on an application
Posted on 3/15/18 at 5:06 pm to Will Cover
As high as he can back up with objective rational support when asked about it face to face.
Posted on 3/15/18 at 5:08 pm to Pelican fan99
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I never know what to put when they have that on an application
I think they do this for laughs. My boss told me what some people were expecting for a entry level position and it was 6 figures.
Posted on 3/15/18 at 5:10 pm to Will Cover
Always better to aim a little high. As long as you are in the ball park and can justify it, the company will counter you at worst.
Worst case scenario of aiming low, is they offer the job at that lower rate then what they would have actually paid.
Worst case scenario of aiming low, is they offer the job at that lower rate then what they would have actually paid.
Posted on 3/15/18 at 5:12 pm to Will Cover
quote:
"Please use the following format $XX,XXX) *
only 5 digits?
pass
Posted on 3/15/18 at 5:13 pm to Will Cover
$99,999
Posted on 3/15/18 at 5:15 pm to Will Cover
I fricked myself by putting my actual requirement to take the job. I interviewed well and when it came time for an offer they referred back to my number on the application and confirmed it with me. I felt at the time that I should stand by the number and accept the offer. I ended up making less than my peers for a couple of years. The situation has since been rectified thank god.
Posted on 3/15/18 at 5:19 pm to little billy
Anytime you're dealing with money, and it doesn't matter what your looking into, it's never advisable for the person that is interested to give a number first.
With the no option describe in my OP, this made it difficult for me to advise. I've redirected my friend Bill Clover to look at this thread when he gets off of work tonight.
I appreciate the responses.
With the no option describe in my OP, this made it difficult for me to advise. I've redirected my friend Bill Clover to look at this thread when he gets off of work tonight.
I appreciate the responses.
Posted on 3/15/18 at 5:22 pm to Will Cover
quote:
it's never advisable for the person that is interested to give a number first.
I would agree, but that's why if your hand is forced you ALWAYS aim high. Again, as long as you are close they can negotiate down.
You aren't going to negotiate up, so you have to aim high.
Posted on 3/15/18 at 5:33 pm to Will Cover
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my friend Bill Clover
Posted on 3/15/18 at 5:52 pm to Will Cover
$17,345. Looks about the average when googling McDonalds employee. Good luck getting the job.
Posted on 3/15/18 at 6:21 pm to momentoftruth87
Great question... it's one everyone that applies online struggles with!
The websites that prevent you from writing "Negotiable" by requiring numeric digits also make this a mandatory field. Therefore, it wont let you submit the application with that field blank.
At my current job, if someone aims too high, they cross them off the list before even making it to the interviews.
I'd say glassdoor.com as close as you can get, go on the high side of the range and subtract a couple of thousand. Also, remember your market. BR is not NYC.
quote:
Leave it blank
The websites that prevent you from writing "Negotiable" by requiring numeric digits also make this a mandatory field. Therefore, it wont let you submit the application with that field blank.
At my current job, if someone aims too high, they cross them off the list before even making it to the interviews.
I'd say glassdoor.com as close as you can get, go on the high side of the range and subtract a couple of thousand. Also, remember your market. BR is not NYC.
Posted on 3/15/18 at 7:00 pm to Will Cover
After I left the Army, I had quite a few years of Senior Corporate Recruiter experience with some big companies, and as such I got of lot of training in the hiring process.
I was always told it is NEVER a good idea for the candidate to be the one to throw up the first number. When asked, a good candidate would say, "I'm willing to consider a salary range that is within the current market for the position."
Make the hiring company offer you a number first.
I was always told it is NEVER a good idea for the candidate to be the one to throw up the first number. When asked, a good candidate would say, "I'm willing to consider a salary range that is within the current market for the position."
Make the hiring company offer you a number first.
Posted on 3/15/18 at 7:50 pm to geaux88
What number would you immediately jump and take the postion?
You say can’t negotiate up, but there’s always reasons why that number could be low. Perhaps the commute was longer than expected, or the position required more responsibilities than listed in the posting.
Otherwise just be honest. You know the number you’d expect. Shoot a little high if you’d like, but also realize it needs to be justifiable and in the range to be considered.
I wouldn’t stress about it too much. Like the other poster said, even if it’s “lower than your peers”, if it’s a number that legitimately makes you happy and willing to accept the position, any differences should quickly be rectified by your performance.
You say can’t negotiate up, but there’s always reasons why that number could be low. Perhaps the commute was longer than expected, or the position required more responsibilities than listed in the posting.
Otherwise just be honest. You know the number you’d expect. Shoot a little high if you’d like, but also realize it needs to be justifiable and in the range to be considered.
I wouldn’t stress about it too much. Like the other poster said, even if it’s “lower than your peers”, if it’s a number that legitimately makes you happy and willing to accept the position, any differences should quickly be rectified by your performance.
Posted on 3/15/18 at 9:55 pm to LSUtigerME
So how bout this one....
I'm filling at an application for a job with a healtcare provider. They require to enter your pay rate for your last 3 positions.
I'm going with 0.00. I honestly feel it's inappropriate to ask for that information in that fashion. Am I wrong?
I'm filling at an application for a job with a healtcare provider. They require to enter your pay rate for your last 3 positions.
I'm going with 0.00. I honestly feel it's inappropriate to ask for that information in that fashion. Am I wrong?
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