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Five Tips for Handling Salary History Questions
By James Gonyea, Monster
How to Deal with Requests for Your Salary History or Salary Requirements
If you’ve been job hunting lately or are about to seek new employment, you will most likely have to address your salary history or salary requirements.
What Interviewers Want to Know
When employers ask for your salary history, they want to know the salary you earned for each employer listed on your resume, especially your last position.
When employers request your salary requirements, they want to know what salary you will accept if offered the job for which you’re applying.
For many job seekers, discussing salary history can be an uncomfortable part of the job-hunting process. But knowing the difference between these two concepts is critical to your success.
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beckeich
9 months ago
4 comments
I always despise seeing a salary inquiry on job applications. It's such a trap! I've had previous employer litterally take a look at past salary and discard the application right away because the past salary was too high. You are signing your resignation before you ever start if you include your salary history.
cdnurse
about 1 year ago
3260 comments
I just flat do not answer this question. IT has never kept me from getting a job.
vickielee1970
about 1 year ago
692 comments
These are good tips to help those of us jumping back out into the job search.