01-10-2007, 12:34 PM
I'm looking for new work and I got my first call back yesterday. It's not for a position very high on my list, but it makes this a good time to pose a tedious question. Lots of potential employers want to know what you make/made at other jobs; I have read, and agree, that this really isn't a fair question to ask even though it seems to be a pretty standard policy. It gives them a leg up right away on you, making it much easier to offer you a substandard wage. The same thing I read (which I'd post if I could dig it up again) said this is essentially the sme thing as asking the prospective employer for a list of salaries paid to people who have held the position in the past.
Wages are a gauge of productivity, but I feel that this is the reason I built a resume.
How would you, or have you, dealt with this situation. My call back has asked me to fill out an employment application which has previous employer contact fields along with salary information requests. It has been suggested that I complete the salary section with "confidential" or "will discuss with hiring manager" but what should I do in an interview?
Wages are a gauge of productivity, but I feel that this is the reason I built a resume.
How would you, or have you, dealt with this situation. My call back has asked me to fill out an employment application which has previous employer contact fields along with salary information requests. It has been suggested that I complete the salary section with "confidential" or "will discuss with hiring manager" but what should I do in an interview?
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2009 Speed Triple | 2006 DR-Z400SM | 1999 CBR600F4 | 1998 Jeep Cherokee
-Ginger
2009 Speed Triple | 2006 DR-Z400SM | 1999 CBR600F4 | 1998 Jeep Cherokee
-Ginger