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Salary Histories

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the what-do-you-think? dept.

strcat sent us a collection of interesting links at the EE Times about the practice of Salary Histories. "I found some stories that describe why all nerds need to think twice before blindy giving their salary history to potential employers: A view on salary history from an employee stand point Here's a follow up of some people who disagreed, and his response. There is other good job hunting info here. "

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  1. There is some truth about divulging... by Codifex+Maximus · · Score: 2

    too much info on your previous earnings hurting your future earnings; you end up starting the bidding low.

    You are selling your services. If you are willing to accept their first minimum offer then expect to be making a minimum rate. If you tell them that you are used to making a low $x rate then they will be armed to get the best price from you. Get it in your mind what your target rate is and settle for nothing less. Tell them above or at your target rate; if they balk then thank them, leave your card and exit stage left. If they want you and will pay then they will call you - otherwise, you are just wasting your time.

    Imagine you are selling something you own. Get the best price for it. Negotiate a little. Heck, think of a job search as something akin to an auction! Sell your skills to the highest bidder! (Remember, money is not the only form of compensation.) :)

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    Codifex Maximus ~ In search of... a shorter sig.
  2. I tend to agree with the article by spell · · Score: 2

    I've sat on both sides of the fence and when I've been doing the interviewing I would normally ask the question, what sort of package are you looking for. I don't really care what you've been paid in the past! I want to know what you want you want and then I can decide if I think you are worth it. When I've been interviewed, I've always answered with the sort of package I've been looking for, not what I'm on. If I think I'm worth 100% pay-rise and they agree fine!..They should of course already have some idea what I'm after, I wouldn't apply for a job for which I knew the salary scale was totally unacceptable. And I'll always negotiate on the first offer, simply on the grounds that people never offer their limit on the first offer, I never would!!