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And, as per usual these days, she posts her experience online to 'shame' the company, and as per usual, the company caves in and tries to reach out to her. Which only further encourages others to do the same.
By the way, I thought it was always considered not good to inquire about benefits during interview, because that gives the wrong impression. Certainly I have never asked about salary or benefits in any of my job interviews.
I suppose that's the new social media world we live in with no rules.
As if the list of problems with work culture lately wasn’t long enough, a woman recently had her job interview canceled when she asked about the salary and benefits. It seems like a fairly straightforward, obvious question — a job might be a great fit for you, and something you’re excited about, but not everybody is able to make sacrifices when it comes to the money they’re making, so it’s important to know what you’re getting into.
March 16 @ 1:54 p.m. CDT: MODERATOR NOTE: Two threads on the same topic have been merged into this one thread. If some posts seem out of order, that is why.
Why would someone making good money want to waste their time off to interview for a job that they don't know what it pays? If you are kept in the dark regarding pay, then maybe you will take off many days for interviews for a job that does not even pay your current salary.
It's kinda funny that the most recent two incidents about people not getting interviews, or interviews cancelled happened outside the US.
Anyway, she could have done some searching on the internet for typical salaries/wages for that kind of position and not asked. And I think the question would have been better to ask in person at the conclusion of the second interview - not via email. LOL
This thread is a reason why I like Glassdoor for company insight if there is any salary info posted. Worthless to contact a company that doesn't pay much.
I would not waste my time going to an interview, if I didn't have any idea what the salary or benefits were, even just a general idea of what they were aiming to pay someone.
I wish more companies these days would just shut up about the details and simply tell an applicant, thank you but we have decided to move on with other candidates.
This is precisely why companies should NOT let an applicant know why they were not chosen to move forward with (as a recent thread discusses). Giving further information only encourages these 'heroes' to whine on social media. Just keep it simple, thanks but no thanks.
I have been approached about possible job opportunities. I love where I work and the added benefit of working within a short distance of home. For me I have a number I keep in mind for those wanting to work for them. Since they were asking, I always ask the range to determine if it made sense based on my benefits and income. Only two positions made sense to proceed with in the past 10 or so years.
Then again I never let it go to the first interview, I have always wanted to know in advance. If a recruiter could not tell me that information prior to the interview process then I would not have moved on the opportunity.
This would change if I was in the position of looking for a change. I have criteria for that situation as well.
By the way, I thought it was always considered not good to inquire about benefits during interview, because that gives the wrong impression. Certainly I have never asked about salary or benefits in any of my job interviews.
I always ask about benefits and pay during the interview; it's part of the negotiation process. I'm not going to accept just any offer from a company. I decide if I want to work there based on what they can offer me that is over & above what my current employer does.
I always ask about benefits and pay during the interview; it's part of the negotiation process. I'm not going to accept just any offer from a company. I decide if I want to work there based on what they can offer me that is over & above what my current employer does.
How can it be part of the negotiation process when one hasn't even been offered the position yet?
It's an interview, not a job offer. Sure once you get that verbal offer, then it is time to negotiate.
There's a reason why job interview experts advise against asking things such as company benefits during interview process. It really does give the wrong impression.
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