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Re:Interviewing the Interviewer: Questions to Uncover a Comp... by mathgeek on Saturday August 17, 2024 @10:01AM (#41274659)
> The first question is necessary since the numbers have to start somewhere.

It’s not, though. The only thing asking the candidate for a number specifically generates is leverage for the company performing the interview. The company can just as easily provide a range to start “the numbers” and display good will to boot.

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Re:Interviewing the Interviewer: Questions to Uncover a Comp... by mrmetanoia on Saturday August 17, 2024 @11:30AM (#41275238)
It's like they've started applying that 'value based' pricing bullshit to salaries.
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Re:Interviewing the Interviewer: Questions to Uncover a Comp... by mathgeek on Sunday August 18, 2024 @07:51AM (#41281782)
I’m sure they do that somewhere. Most places it’s a simple “this chart shows industry salaries favor the employer by some percentage when the following question is asked” during training.
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