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Is It Normal for Recruiters to Request Proof of Current Salary? Answers: https://lnkd.in/gFEwRu-k #JobSearch #SalaryNegotiation #RecruiterAdvice Hey everyone! 😊 So, I’ve got a bit of a situation. I was contacted by a third-party recruiter about a job, and after a few rounds of interviews, I finally received an offer. 🎉 But here’s the kicker: it was 18% lower than the initial number the recruiter mentioned! Naturally, I countered with my original salary expectation. However, now the recruiter is asking me for proof of my current salary before they can move forward with a new offer. Is this normal? 🤔 I get that it’s legal to ask for this in my state, but it just feels a little uncomfortable. Here are a few thoughts on the matter: Trust Issues: When you’re asked for salary proof, it can feel like your potential employer doesn’t trust your word. It raises questions about the transparency and integrity of the hiring process. 🤷♂️ Lack of Communication: The fact that I haven’t been able to speak directly to HR and the recruiter is being tight-lipped about the salary range adds to my unease. I believe that open communication is key in any job search. Value ...

#RecruiterAdvice: Some candidates like applying for positions with salary ranges that they know they are not comfortable with and apply anyways in hopes of negotiating for a higher salary. They will even lie to the recruiter and tell them it is no issue but they will wait until the interview or when the offer comes to negotiate something way above what is listed. Please do not do this. You will waste your time and a hiring manager's time. Your best bet to approach this is when a recruiter calls for a phone screen to let it be known there. A recruiter will tell you whether or not the hiring managers have the capacity to meet your salary request. To get all the way the offer phase and surprise a hiring manager with that can leave a bad taste in their mouth. Just be honest in the beginning and don't get bent out of shape if they cannot match it. That is the equivalent of going to a chicken shack and getting upset that they don't have the fish you want. There are other opportunities that could meet your salary expectations. PLEASE SHARE this post with someone who is in the middle of a job search #RecruiterAdvice  #RecruiterTips #JobAdvice #jobseekersupport #jobseekers

The current job market is hard and it feels like an uphill battle for candidates, where the odds seem stacked against them at every turn. From the cumbersome application process to the hurried interviews and opaque salary negotiations, it's evident that the system is in dire need of an overhaul. Picture this: You invest a significant chunk of your time meticulously crafting a resume, only to find yourself redundantly typing out the same information into an online form, a process that feels more like a test of endurance than a showcase of your skills and qualifications. And even after all that effort, it's disheartening to know that many employers barely spare a glance at your application, reducing your hard work to a mere few seconds of their attention. Then comes the interview stage, where you dedicate hours upon hours to meticulously prepare for each question, only to find yourself rushed through the process with minimal opportunity to showcase your true potential. And when it finally comes time for you to ask questions of your own, the window of opportunity is frustratingly narrow, leaving you with lingering uncertainties about the role and the company. Perhaps most exasperating of all is the dance around salary expectations. You're expected to lay your cards on the table, yet when you inquire about the company's budget, you're met with a veil of secrecy, leaving you to navigate the negotiation process blindfolded. And let's not forget the seemingly endless rounds of interviews, each one more draining than the last, all while the company holds the power to extend an offer with an impossibly tight deadline, leaving you with little time to weigh your options and make an informed decision. It's a broken system, one that desperately cries out for change. But change won't come until there's a collective recognition that the current process is fundamentally flawed and in need of a radical transformation. Job candidates deserve some respect!

Is It Normal for Recruiters to Request Proof of Current Salary? Answers: https://lnkd.in/gphRCMFH #JobSearch #SalaryNegotiation #RecruiterAdvice Hey everyone! 😊 So, I’ve got a bit of a situation. I was contacted by a third-party recruiter about a job, and after a few rounds of interviews, I finally received an offer. 🎉 But here’s the kicker: it was 18% lower than the initial number the recruiter mentioned! Naturally, I countered with my original salary expectation. However, now the recruiter is asking me for proof of my current salary before they can move forward with a new offer. Is this normal? 🤔 I get that it’s legal to ask for this in my state, but it just feels a little uncomfortable. Here are a few thoughts on the matter: Trust Issues: When you’re asked for salary proof, it can feel like your potential employer doesn’t trust your word. It raises questions about the transparency and integrity of the hiring process. 🤷♂️ Lack of Communication: The fact that I haven’t been able to speak directly to HR and the recruiter is being tight-lipped about the salary range adds to my unease. I believe that open communication is key in any job search. Value ...

Salary expectations... It might seem as though recruiters are being nosey or intrusive or self serving by asking you about salary - but hear me out, we do need to know to make sure we are not wasting yours, ours or our clients time. We know our clients, most of the time we will know if there is some flexibility or if their budgets are rigid, and can therefore advise accordingly - we are not in the business of wasting time. And, if we ask you AGAIN to confirm salary expectations, we aren't being annoying, we just know circumstances can change. I recently had a candidate who's expectations increased from our first call, to our post interview de-brief. This was because they had entered various interviews with a higher range and was already at offer stage with one of them. Fair enough. If I hadn't re-confirmed salary expectations post 1st interview, we could have gone through the motions of the next and final interview (involving a presentation to prepare) to at offer stage find out we were no longer able to meet their expectations. ANYWAY, my point is, we are here to marry up our clients needs, with your expectations. If there is no chance of a fit, then we certainly don't want anyone putting time or energy into a process which has no chance of finishing. Its important for us to ensure candidates are paid fairly as in turn this ensures a longer tenure and a happy client - this is our aim! Any questions feel free to drop me a DM 🤗 #recruiter #salaryexpectations #jobsearch #hiring #recruitment

When I interview candidates, I always prioritize being transparent about salary. If a candidate shares expectations that are lower than what we're offering, I make sure to inform them of the pay range for the role. I assure them that if they receive an offer, it will fall within that range, because I believe everyone should be compensated fairly for their skills and experience. Many candidates undervalue themselves, afraid that asking for more might cost them the job. My goal is to advocate for them, ensuring they get what they’re worth. When speaking with hiring managers, I push to get candidates the best possible offer. If I see discrepancies in pay between similar candidates, I address it, insisting that compensation be equitable, especially if it's for the same position. I also believe in complete honesty with candidates about what we can and can't offer. If there’s no room for negotiation or if we're outside of their expected salary, I tell them upfront. I value transparency in the process—wasting no one’s time is key. #SalaryTransparency #Recruitment #SalaryNegotiation #CareerAdvice

During the interview, the HR inquired about the candidate's current salary. Candidate: "My current salary stands at 7.5 LPA." HR: "And what are your salary expectations?" Candidate: "Given the circumstances at my current workplace, I'm open to considering lower offers." HR: "If we were to offer you 5 LPA, would that be acceptable?" Candidate: "Considering my situation, I would have to seriously consider it." HR: "Excellent. Just wait a moment, let me prepare the offer letter for you." After a brief pause, the HR returned with an envelope containing the documents. HR: "Here's the offer letter for 10 LPA." Candidate: "Wait, I thought we agreed on 5 LPA." HR: "Our initial budget was indeed 10 LPA for this role. However, we believe you're the perfect fit for our team, and we're happy to offer you that amount." The HR smiled, and the candidate was pleasantly surprised. Remember, investing in strong HR policies and ethical HR professionals ensures you attract and retain top talent effectively. #employment #HRpolicies #talentacquisition #professionalism

Your #1 Strategy for Salary Negotiation! Throughout my career in recruitment, I've witnessed firsthand the challenges of salary negotiation, especially with companies known for being stingy. One candidate’s (let’s call him Nick) experience has always stood out to me as the perfect example of how to level up your leverage. He was an exceptionally skilled technologist who aced all the interviews at a global financial firm. They were impressed with him and ready to make an offer. But when numbers were discussed, the proposed salary came in lower than my candidate expected. Now, this company was well-known for refusing to budge once the first offer was extended. We tried everything to increase the proposed pay with little success. Nothing seemed to be working - that is until THIS happened. Nick continued interviewing elsewhere and ended up securing multiple competing offers from other leading companies. When his top choice employer found out about these competing bids, their tone changed. Within a few days, they revised their original offer with a higher salary to prevent losing him. In the end, Nick ended up with much more attractive compensation from his top-choice employer. The moral? Having competing offers is the #1 leverage you can wield in negotiations. How? Learn and implement proven job search strategies that will help position you as the ideal candidate as follows: - Tailor your CV to the job and employer you apply (instead of sending generic CVs). - Highlight achievements and results instead of job duties. - Leverage LinkedIn to proactively network for job search (instead of only relying on job boards). - Prepare (and PRACTICE) your responses for interviews beforehand, including your non-verbal communication skills. - When you’re close to an offer, do not slow down. Go for one more. Multiple offers aren't just options - they're powerful tools that can increase your value and bargaining power in this competitive job market! >> FOLLOW for more daily job search & career tips like this one #career #jobsearchtips #jobsearching #jobsearchstrategies #careercoach #careercoaching #jobsearch #jobseeker #jobseekers #job

💷 Should Companies Include Salary Information in Job Offers? 🤔 The debate over whether to disclose salaries in job postings is more relevant than ever. On one hand, being transparent about it can build trust, attract the right talent and save time by filtering out candidates whose expectations don't match the offered range. On the other hand, some companies prefer to withhold salary details to allow for negotiation flexibility or because they believe the focus should be on the role and growth opportunities rather than the initial pay. But in today’s competitive job market, where candidates are increasingly valuing transparency, is it time for more companies to consider being upfront about salary? 💬 What are your thoughts? Should companies include salary information in their job postings, or is it better to keep it open for discussion? #Recruitment #Hiring #JobOffers #Transparency #HR #yourecruitment #yourecruitmentsurrey #yourecruitmentlondon #yourecruitmenthampshire #yourecruitmentgodalming