Job Seekers Deserve Transparency: Let’s Normalize Including Salary Ranges in Job Descriptions Lately, I’ve noticed a frustrating trend during the job application process. Recruiters post jobs without including a salary range, and the issue doesn’t stop there. After applying, you make it to the interview stage, and the conversation inevitably turns to compensation. Instead of the recruiter stating their budget, they ask, “What’s your expected salary?” When you give your honest answer based on your skills and market research, they respond with, “That’s beyond our budget,” or “Our budget is tight.” But even then, they still won’t disclose their range. And sometimes, they push you to yet another round of interviews, further dragging out the process. These back-and-forth wastes everyone’s time. Why not start with transparency? Including the salary range in job descriptions benefits both job seekers and employers: 1. Saves time: Candidates can self-select if the range matches their expectations. 2. Builds trust: It shows that the company values honesty and respects the applicant’s time. 3. Attracts the right talent: Transparency helps set clear expectations from the start. As a job seeker, it’s exhausting to navigate this guessing game. Recruiters, please: put the pay range in the job description. Let’s make the hiring process more efficient, respectful, and fair for everyone involved. Have you experienced something similar? Share your own experiences with salary range transparency (or lack thereof) in the comments below. Let’s spark a conversation and advocate for change! #JobSeekersDeserveTransparency #SalaryRangeTransparency #FairHiringPractices #JobSearch #CareerAdvice #Recruitment #HR #EmployerBranding #JobMarket #CareerDevelopment
We should have gone beyond the point where the salary for a job role cannot be known by a job seeker, especially in these parts. State your offer/ budget upfront so job seekers can make immediate decision either to apply or not. Gift Ovuoh
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1moIs this the new norm in the job hunting industry ? Am i missing something? Let me know if you’ve experienced something similar and how you handled it?