Thoughts Before Giving My Resume to Firm 2

[NCAASwimmer]

Before I go to drop-off my resume I am debating putting my salary of my current job only or not putting it. From research gathered about my position and location I see that it falls where it should be and where I want it for my 10 years experience after college, not to low not to high. I want to avoid a low figure.

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I am sure I will interview with the person who can make hiring and salary decisions. Is it alright to talk salary before the offer letter in the mail?

Thank you to all.

 

[MedicineEng]

The times that I gave my salary in an interview, I never got the job. For all my jobs (I am on third now), I never gave my current salary and got fair deals, in my oppinion.

 

[Jestergold]

About 10 years ago, I went on an interview because I was frustrated with my current job. I wasn't really looking, but as I sat across from the VP and he asked me what my salary requirements were, I didn't have a clue what to say. I didn't know what the potential could be and I felt underpaid at my current position. So I asked what they were willing to pay. He came back with a range that was 47% higher than my current salary. I tried very hard not to fall out of the chair - it was very difficult! Somehow I managed to keep my cool. We shook hands and I left only to be recalled to a second interview. During the second interview with the President, I upped it another 5k. I got the job, 2k over the original offer, and worked in reviews in 3 and 6 months for the rest of the increase.

Greedy - maybe, but I wouldn't be where I am now if I didn't push it back then.

It was definately a lesson learned... and don't forget to measure up the benefits list as well. You need to think about vacation time, health benefits and how much will be covered by the company, etc.