My policy is that it can only be used against you in the negotiation process.
If they know what you are making they have at least an idea for a minimum offer based
on that. Key word: "Minimum".
Besides, one of the documents that you most likely be requested to sign later is some
sort of non-disclosure agreement that probably limits your ability to divulge your
salary to other employees or prospective employers.
I make it known that my dealings with my clientele are kept private, and that salary
/ salary offers are one of the items covered by that deal. If you are required to
divulge that information, it is then not private and they can no longer expect you to
keep it that way (But will probably try anyway). I stand firm on my ethic and if they
do not respect that then I can not accept the position. My last two employers
"required" salary histories and when I explained my position, not only did I earn
their respect, but I received offers at slightly higher than market average. I have
likely also have been turned down by potential employers for this reason but I have
not regretted the lost opportunity at all. In fact I like to clear this item off the
table as early as possible in order to not waste any time on the loosers. In reality
every job I have interviewed for (50+) "required" this information at the onset. I
have not needed to divulge it in over five years and have doubled my !
income three times since then.
The negotiating skills needed to work around this issue say a great deal more about
you than a blind submission to a mandatory policy and a good employer, will surely
take notice of that.
Ken Leja
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Subject: Re: Companies requiring proof of previous salary
Previous salary says a lot about a persons skill level. After all, if you
are not worth your former or current employer paying you what you are asking
for, why should another employer pay you that much?
Granted, it is a well known fact that many employees often do not recieve
the benefits they deserve if they remain at one company for more than five
years or so. However, your salary is probably not too far off what a job
change will get you. This being the case, it should not be too embarassing
telling your prospective employer what you currently make. If it is, you
are probably not worth what you are shooting for.
There are exceptions to the rule.
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From: Brian <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: Stephane Wantou Siantou <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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Sent: Sunday, October 08, 2000 3:26 PM
Subject: Re: Companies requiring proof of previous salary
> On Sun, 8 Oct 2000, Stephane Wantou Siantou wrote:
>
> >
> > Hey Guys,
> > I recently had an interview with a company that requires proof of
> > my previous salary. I don't want to show them anything about my
> > previous salary. How do you think I can go about it?
> > Thanks
>
> I would tell them to take a leap. Your previous salary is *no* basis for
> what you are worth to them. It shouldn't even matter.
>
> Brian
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