No salary advertised?

Fittle

I wanted to apply for a job today, and as they didn't advertise the salary at all, so I sent a polite email asking if they could advise the salary range.

I got a snotty reply saying the details of the salary had yet to be finalised etc - the email suggested that I had a cheek to ask the salary!

Anyway, I think I might have ruined my chances before I even applied, as the application goes to the same person. But apart from that, was I right to ask about the salary before I apply i.e. are employers not obliged to advise salaries if potential employees enquire?

listermint

Well its always a touchy area. So i would always err on the side of caution.

Best to get a good interview behind you and then discuss salary afterwards than no interview at all. I mean you can always turn down the job. Ive done it before.

Fittle

To be honest, I have no leave left for this year (1 day for xmas) and there really is no point in me taking time off work to go for an interview if the salary is less than what I'm currently on.

I advertised two positions in my own job recently - we didn't advertise the salary but I got a few emails asking about it, and replied giving them the salary - it wasn't a problem. I hoped this job would be the same - obviously not!

listermint

Understandable, a salary range would be the norm. Dependent on sector.

It is possible the individual wasnt given approval for the salary yet and was jumping the gun on advertising. no acceptable either way.

dvpower

They mightn't have decided exactly at what level to hire someone and are waiting to see what kind of interest they get, so if they get a very strong person they might put them in at a higher level and reorganise below that.

Wouldn't any job seeker have a general idea of the pay range in the market for their line of work?

starlit

Sometimes they might not be offering a Salary that its just an internship but if it states to be approved or negotiable then there is a salary they might just take time to finalise it until they have a candidate chosen.

Fittle

It's a full-time, permanent position. It just said 'Salary to be advised'.

msg11

I find this very irritating that company's won't say how much there paying, like christ just tell us how much per year.

okiss

A lot of employers don't want to show salary at the moment.
Due to the unemployment situation employers have a good choice of people for any job they advertise. Some employers will use this fact to pay as little as possible as they know people want to work rather than be on the dole.
Some companies have a bad name for how they treat people, expecting long hours and or being poor payers.
I have noticed that the majority of jobs advertised now are paying min wage or paying a lot less than a few years ago.
You may find that your present job pays a lot more an what is out there at the moment.

Delancey

Fittle wrote: »

It's a full-time, permanent position. It just said 'Salary to be advised'.

I always interpret this as meaning the salary is crap

tempura

I find this really annoying, salaries should be advertised. Yes, its currently an employers market, but if a person is going to apply they need to know if they can sustain themselves on the salary. Even a ballpark figure would be appreciated.

tempura

Delancey wrote: »

I always interpret this as meaning the salary is crap

Ditto on that, it appears to be the case on most of my recent applications.

Delancey

Even when the salary range is stated I have found it to be at times overstated - agencies are particular offenders when it comes to this.

bbam

Delancey wrote: »

I always interpret this as meaning the salary is crap

Bingo..
I think their waiting to see who applies and how cheap they can get away..
Bloody annoying:mad:

ppink

Fittle wrote: »

I wanted to apply for a job today, and as they didn't advertise the salary at all, so I sent a polite email asking if they could advise the salary range.

I got a snotty reply saying the details of the salary had yet to be finalised etc - the email suggested that I had a cheek to ask the salary!

Anyway, I think I might have ruined my chances before I even applied, as the application goes to the same person. But apart from that, was I right to ask about the salary before I apply i.e. are employers not obliged to advise salaries if potential employees enquire?

I would compile the nicest email possible saying you were concerned in the current climate about wasting anyones time interviewing you or even reviewing your application, as you are currently on a salary that unfortunately you cannot take a drop in but you would love the opportunity to work for their company.;)

I would never bother applying without a salary guide at least!

x in the city

msg11 wrote: »

I find this very irritating that company's won't say how much there paying, like christ just tell us how much per year.

they can fek off, its usually a crap salary anyway.

would you buy a car without knowing its cost

hurrrrrrr