[88carrera]

I am applying for a job and the employer is not asking for salary requirements.

Would it be alright to include salary requirements in order to avoid interviewing for a job that may offer lower pay?

[Cliff Claven]

if it's a requirement, then yes it's all right. but what if they would have offered more?

[Fairfax 944]

Unless the potential employer is desparate, my feeling is that stating salary requirements up front is too pushy, and could possibly hurt your chances of getting an offer.

Get the offer first, and then you can negotiate salary.

[88carrera]

Thanks guys.

[jsaindc]

Originally Posted by Fairfax 944

Unless the potential employer is desparate, my feeling is that stating salary requirements up front is too pushy, and could possibly hurt your chances of getting an offer.

Get the offer first, and then you can negotiate salary.

+1...

[Cliff Claven]

obviously i've been outvoted so i'm probably wrong here, but if your goal is to avoid interviewing for a job that simply won't pay enough, then it really doesn't seem like such a bad idea to include the salary requirements. then they could say, hey you're overqualified and it's not a good match, or instead they could say, ok that's our price range come on in and show us what you got. saves everybody time. personally i respect candidates who list their salary requirements cuz it seems more professional and shows confidence.

[BlackTalon]

Originally Posted by Cliff Claven

obviously i've been outvoted so i'm probably wrong here, but if your goal is to avoid interviewing for a job that simply won't pay enough, then it really doesn't seem like such a bad idea to include the salary requirements. then they could say, hey you're overqualified and it's not a good match, or instead they could say, ok that's our price range come on in and show us what you got. saves everybody time. personally i respect candidates who list their salary requirements cuz it seems more professional and shows confidence.

x2 -- it can save everybody time.

[Fritz]

Many companies are using head hunters to assist in finding qualified candidates these days. It's almost a requirement depending on the field. The head hunters will make it their job to figure out your salary requirements in the first 5 minutes of conversation. When I hire folks without a head hunter, It's been my practice to use similar tactics in order to save everyone's time.

The majority of resumes last less that two minutes on my desk so the first thing is to peruse skill sets and current job and make sure they meet basic requirements. Then make sure they haven't had 12 jobs in the last two years. If they make it past that, then I may read the cover letter because there is some interest. Most of the time they get ignored because they are overly glowing, fluffy, and identical.

Salaries are flexible. Sometimes in the 20-40K range. So limiting yourself by stating a salary may limit your top end. People may also discount your skill sets if you are well below what they are looking to pay.

What sort of job are you looking for? I'm looking for several more folks at the moment.

[edevinney]

Originally Posted by Fritz

I'm looking for several more folks at the moment.

Why that sounds like a great way to start a new thread in the Employment & Networking board. Inquiring minds want to know...

[Fritz]

Originally Posted by edevinney

Why that sounds like a great way to start a new thread in the Employment & Networking board. Inquiring minds want to know...

I'll post full descriptions here shortly, but I'm looking for a Senior Unix/Linux Guru/smartypants immediately. Once that one's pinned down, I'll be scouring the world for talented software developers/architects. I'm pretty happy to receive resumes from all Porsche owners, but particularly those with very strong technical skill sets.

FYI, these positions are all in/around the DC metro area working with large government agencies. If it's got a three letter acronym, it's probably there.