Comments on: Expected Salary vs Previous Salary

By: Zeke

Zeke — Tue, 30 Aug 2005 11:07:00 +0000

oysterman: Thanks 4 the tip ;) Will keep that in mind should I decide to go back to a full time job

By: oysterman

oysterman — Mon, 29 Aug 2005 16:36:00 +0000

Zeke, which is why, it is pertinent you do not reveal your current/salary history, so that you can adjust your expectations up and down without being discriminated.If you adjust down, they will think you are only using them as temporary stepping stone before you jump ship to a higher paying job.That’s why, we must NEVER reveal our salary history, even if it means costing us the job.

By: Zeke

Zeke — Mon, 29 Aug 2005 14:59:00 +0000

funny thing is… it doesn’t make a difference even after i lower my expected salary or mention that i’m willing to work for less.

By: Zeke

Zeke — Mon, 29 Aug 2005 14:58:00 +0000

i think the moment I mention my current salary, my interviewer gives me a pass :P hehe. All the companies i hv applied for cant afford 2 hire me… hence, my current situation ^_^

By: nsk*richard

nsk*richard — Mon, 29 Aug 2005 11:13:00 +0000

Are u saying we should not put the real current salary in r resume? izzit?

By: David

David — Mon, 29 Aug 2005 10:11:00 +0000

You read my mind brah! Why on earth would they need to know right? If ur planning to hire me, pay me what YOU think I’m worth, not what my current/previous company thinks.My previous/current salary my friend, is IRRELEVANT.