How do you respond to a recruiter asking about salary?

Consider giving a salary range, not a number If a job post asks applicants to state their expected salary when applying for the position, then give a range — not a specific figure — you’re comfortable with. Answers like “Negotiable” might work, but they can also make you look evasive.

Do I need to disclose my salary to recruiters?

When recruiters are considering potential candidates for a position, they need to know the candidate’s salary to see if they are a fit for the position. If you refuse to reveal your salary, then not only are you wasting your own time, but you’re also wasting the recruiter’s time.

What to say when you don’t want to disclose your salary?

You can say either “My firm would rather I not divulge that” which is usually true, or simply “Id rather not talk about that.” It is no one else’s business if you don’t want to share it. The one exception is when you are interviewing, in which case youir “salary expectations” is a very valid question.

Why do recruiters ask for salary expectations?

Why employers ask about salary expectations The interviewer wants to make sure your compensation expectations align with the amount they’ve calculated for the job. If they find most candidates are asking for a great deal more than anticipated, it might mean requesting a larger budget for the position.

How do I talk about my salary with a recruiter?

I hate this question and as a recruiter try never asking it. First, NEVER talk about your salary. When filling out job applications, during a phone interview with a recruiter or even when chatting with your friends, always either skip, change the subject or politely tell the recruiter that you will discuss salary once an offer is made.

Do recruiters know if you lie about your salary?

Keep in mind most recruiters know that people lie or are being generous with their salary expectation and will most likely take a lower offer. In today’s economy, how much a company can afford to pay you might be the deal breaker whether you will or will not be offered the job.

Should you ask a recruiter for your salary history?

Asking for your salary history — something that is clearly none of their business — is only step one on your path with a particular recruiter. If you say yes and hand over your salary details, there will always be a step two, step three and so on. People in your life either respect your boundaries, or they don’t.

Is it okay to say thanks anyway to a pushy recruiter?

I learned that it’s okay to say, “Thanks anyway!” to a pushy recruiter. Doing that makes you stronger. The pushy recruiter is not the only recruiter who can help you get a great job. There are gazillions of recruiters in every metro area. You can say, “No thanks!”