Job Search Human Resources Question

Pie · 03-16-2010, 11:00 AM

I would say that it depends on whether they are looking for 'someone who can do job x for $y' or looking to hire you, specifically. If it's a general position with a group of applicants, expect them to specify the salary (though there might be a range). If it's a yes/no on hiring you, then you have more wiggle room.

In this day and age, aiming too high can also be detrimental if you're against a talented pool of candidates who would love to undercut you. "Salary is negotiable, given the right benefits" can be a weasel-worded way to keep yourself from having to commit if you're afraid of losing out to some young kid who will work for peanuts.

03-16-2010, 11:00 AM	#3
Pie Gone and done Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 4,808	I would say that it depends on whether they are looking for 'someone who can do job x for $y' or looking to hire you, specifically. If it's a general position with a group of applicants, expect them to specify the salary (though there might be a range). If it's a yes/no on hiring you, then you have more wiggle room. In this day and age, aiming too high can also be detrimental if you're against a talented pool of candidates who would love to undercut you. "Salary is negotiable, given the right benefits" can be a weasel-worded way to keep yourself from having to commit if you're afraid of losing out to some young kid who will work for peanuts. __________________ per·son \ˈpər-sən\ (noun) - an ephemeral collection of small, irrational decisions The fun thing about evolution (and science in general) is that it happens whether you believe in it or not.

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