When Do I Ask About Pay During an Interview?

When Do I Ask About Pay During an Interview?

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[nathangilbert]

Couldn't you argue it's the employer who has a take no give attitude if they're just talking about their wants and expectations but not pay? It's a job, I'm here for the pay, why tip toe around that?

[cyberguypr]

Potential employers don't get any of my precious time if they don't disclose at least a range upfront. It's not 1960.

[LucianaCristinadeOliveira]

Gosh. I remember going through such an annoying process. Their offer, after four interviews, was much less than I was already earning. I ask up front now.

[ryugurena]

An interview isn't just a company seeing if you're worth it. You are also there to judge whether or not they are worth your time as well. I wish I had known this before and maybe I would be working in a better place

[lgray]

I wish they would advertise pay upfront so I wouldn’t waste my time and their time by applying. Every company doesn’t play fair.

[petereberle]

This is so dumb. Employers ask for all your references before telling you what they pay. If the ad doesn’t list the salary range I won’t waste me time. Transparency is just good business.

[rcj]

They both act like the candidate is the only one being interviewed. The candidate is absolutely interviewing you, too! I am a recruiter, and we do have people who turn down our offers (and not just solely based on compensation).

[SEXISTEPH]

I’d want to know before I even apply... I wouldn’t be wasting my time if pay wasn’t right for me

[cole]

I disagree with Ken. Why waste your time and energy with a job position that won't meet your needs? Ask upfront and don't waste either party's time!

[searphhoney]

I've taken assignments & gone through the entire interview process not knowing the pay. Personally I can't stand not knowing how much a position pays until the end of the interview. Companies should really disclose how much a position pays in the job announcement.

[MRDDev]

I've been in many interviews in my life the salary question always comes up and I would be very weary of a company that does not bring it up

[jeremiahlewis]

In my current position, when pay came up the CEO scoffed at what I told him I was making, and literally said “we pay better, much better than that!” And what they started me at was more than I ever made! I’ve learned to ask what you want for and the worst they say no, the best, they come close to or match to what your want! Just go for it!

[salcetrulo]

the real question should be why is the job not telling you the range before the first interview. this is a two way street, employers typically always look to take in many instances. salary should be known before first interview.

[spot_of_tea]

Let's waste an hour and find out it pays $12, no thanks. It should be illegal to not list the pay. When someone asks you to do something you always say how much. Hey can you dig a hole for me? Sure, how much are you going to pay me...

[austinwall]

Nope. If pay isn’t transparent, get out. Do not “go through the process”, we exchange our work for money. Nothing else.

[carriemiranda]

When the employer asks if you have any questions.. "what kind of compensation package do u offer?"

[yeehaw]

if an employer doesn't like that you put yourself first then find another employer. Dave is dead wrong.

[joepfeiler]

If asking about pay in the latter part first interview kills the deal, they would not be a very good company to work for.

[MillionaireMindsetClub]

It's a rarity these days that pay doesn't come all the way till the end. Usually in the filtration phase they ask you what your expectations are.

[heidibriones]

Weird advice from the "what's your household income?" guy.