Expected Salary?!!
One thing I really hate is when an employer asks for 'Expected Salary' in a job ad.
I would love to know what this is all about...to me it seems almost unethical; a cheep way to put unnessary pressure on the applicant; a psychological game of 'invisible cat' and mouse.
I mean, how do employers use this information?
If I quote way under the ball park, am I then subjugating myself? - damaging my chances of getting the job. - "Hey, Bob! This guy obviously knows nothing about the industry, or is a real cheepscape. Let's not hire him!"
Or am I increasing my chances of employment? - "Hey Bob, look here. This guy will work for nothing! Let's have him!"
What about if I put a figure that is higher than all the rest? What about leaving that line blank? What if I have absolutely no clue what is about the right figure...e.g. I just want the job and have trust in the employer not to skin me!
So all you bigwigs that do the hiring, I'd be grateful if you would put me in the picture here. What is this line for and what do I put?
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