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By: Mustafa

Mustafa — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 04:24:16 +0000

i think a diplomatic turn could be an option..
for example i heard a candidate saying that i would accept as per company’s policy what ever they offer at this post…but this company has a good reputation and i expect goood salary offer form u.

By: Brooke

Brooke — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 16:32:56 +0000

When I started applying for jobs this past week, many of the postings state they need you to provide your salary requirements along with your resume/cover letter. In my opinion this is a double edged sword. I often worry that if I don’t they view it as not following direction well, and weed you out just because you already didnt do something they requested. On the other hand, if you do, they immediately disqualify you based off your ‘data’ submitted to them, without even knowing ‘who’ you are yet. Also, if you have already ‘revealed your cards’ so to speak, they possibly were willing to pay more, but won’t tell you that because they know you will accept less and they will be saving their company money.

While I completely understand not wanting to waste time on candidates who are not going to be able to accept the position because of what the company can afford to pay. I feel its more appropriate for the hiring company to post the range that is acceptable to them.

By: Seattle Interview Coach

Seattle Interview Coach — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 02:34:03 +0000

If your goal is to get an interview, refrain from stating a salary range.

However, some job seekers find that naming a target salary is a good way to weed out job positions where they may be overqualified.

- Lewis, SeattleInterviewCoach.com