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revealing current salary at interviews/applications to prospective employers

  • 10-01-2015 11:26am
    #1
    pauliebdub
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,068 ✭✭✭


    I'm currently applying for jobs and have had the odd interview and have noticed a trend of prospective employers asking for current salary details. At the moment I'm being paid considerably less than the market rate for the type of work I'm doing so reluctant to reveal this information. I'm also reluctant to lie about my salary but wish to be paid better than what I'm.on at the moment. I'm.earning late 20s and think I'm capable of late 30s due to experience and skills. What's the best approach to adopt?


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  • #2
    matrim
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,518 ✭✭✭matrim


    You don't have to tell them what you are currently paid, just say something like "My salary expectations for this type of role is x"


  • #3
    Manach
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 9,768 Mod ✭✭✭✭Manach


    As part of some training, I did a course on negotiation. This OP question was mentioned in passing.
    The two pieces of advice were first to say, that the old salary is not relevant as the wages for the current job (having looked up the relevant salary survey) is the relevance. Second, if one must mention the old salary, state that you are giving the information for informational purposes only. This is to avoid any anchoring effect if the employer seeks to negotiate later around this figure.


  • #4
    Jim2007
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators Posts: 10,611 Mod ✭✭✭✭Jim2007


    Well my usual response is to say something like: 'Well that is an interesting question, I expect to be paid in line with the going market rates, now what figure do you have in mind?' Then look them straight in the eyes and shut up! Resist the temptation to talk no matter how long the silence... Usually they will blurt out their figures and then it is all about their figures not yours.


  • #5
    pauliebdub
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,068 ✭✭✭pauliebdub


    Jim2007 wrote: »
    Well my usual response is to say something like: 'Well that is an interesting question, I expect to be paid in line with the going market rates, now what figure do you have in mind?' Then look them straight in the eyes and shut up! Resist the temptation to talk no matter how long the silence... Usually they will blurt out their figures and then it is all about their figures not yours.

    Thanks! This is what I'd like to do ideally, I don't want to reveal my salary but don't wish to lie. Yet I feel that approach might be perceived as being cheeky and I might be shown the door.


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