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I've been looking for jobs. I see so many ads that won't list the salary. I don't bother to reply. Do you reply/apply to job applications that don't list salary?
The only such ads that would be worth applying to are ones directly on a company's website where one could logically figure out what the likely salary would be. The typical badly worded headhunter or recruitment company ad that lacks such info is probably either a scam or just an attempt to grossly underpay desperate workers.
If you're desperate, apply, but don't expect much. It's sad seeing the going rate for jobs these days... nothing like seeing companies pay the same pay today for an experienced engineer in a temp position that I was paid 14 years ago as a junior engineer for a permanent position - and that's not factoring inflation. Nope... same numbers, nevermind 14 years of inflation, the added experience requirements, the fact it's a temp job... and I wonder why the economy is stalling and people can't afford anything anymore... it's a mystery.
I've been looking for jobs. I see so many ads that won't list the salary. I don't bother to reply. Do you reply/apply to job applications that don't list salary?
I have actually taken a chance and done this recently. I know not to apply to most jobs that list a salary that is barely above minimum wage, or the vague "DOE" status. But, to give you a personal example, I applied for two jobs in the education sector. One listed the salary, while, not spectacular, was a livable wage, while the second did not list a salary.When I received a call from the recruiter of the second employer, I found out that this job was paying 5K more annually! I go into my second interview tomorrow and hope to get the job.
Don't completely rule out employers who don't list salary; you might be overlooking a potential gold mine.
I have actually taken a chance and done this recently. I know not to apply to most jobs that list a salary that is barely above minimum wage, or the vague "DOE" status. But, to give you a personal example, I applied for two jobs in the education sector. One listed the salary, while, not spectacular, was a livable wage, while the second did not list a salary.When I received a call from the recruiter of the second employer, I found out that this job was paying 5K more annually! I go into my second interview tomorrow and hope to get the job.
Don't completely rule out employers who don't list salary; you might be overlooking a potential gold mine.
I second taking a chance. I applied for a job in a state that has a COL lower than where I currently live plus no state income taxes so I was expecting a much lower salary. I was surprised when the recruiter mentioned that the position paid a little more than the salary at my last position so when the COL and taxes are taken into consideration, it is almost a 40% pay increase
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Don't completely rule out employers who don't list salary; you might be overlooking a potential gold mine.
This is true. Also, what do you have to lose? The more interviews you get, the better you will get at them. The worst thing that happens is you turn down their offer and they learn that the best people will not settle for a loball offer.
Of course I apply to these. It's somewhat annoying as a job seeker that salary isn't listed. However, if I didn't apply to ads like this, I would be eliminating at least 99% of full-time openings in my field. Unless it is freelance or posted by a third party recruiter, ads for positions I'm looking for don't list the salary. I try to estimate it the best I can using websites before applying. This may vary by the type of work and your own personal experiences.
I agree, I almost never see jobs listed with salaries unless it is through a government agency, or it is some type of entry level low paying job for social services. Otherwise, most don't post for social services.
I have been working in my field for 18 years (therapy/physical rehab) and I have never once applied to a job that listed salary in the ad. It's always negotiated at interview.
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