Are techies really 57% more likely to apply for a job if they know the salary?

Re:Are techies really 57% more likely to apply for a job if ... by allwein on Thursday June 25, 2015 @11:36AM (#9778657)

Likewise, especially since "competitive" is such a huge range. As an example, if I'm currently making $100k, I might entertain a position at a slightly interesting company that's offering a "competitive" salary of $95k. However, I don't think there's anything that would make me go through the hassle of interviewing for a job paying a "competitive" $60k.

Basically, posting the salary range gives me a quick and easy way to weed out those companies which aren't serious without a significant investment of my time.

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Re:Are techies really 57% more likely to apply for a job if ... by itschaffey on Thursday June 25, 2015 @11:44AM (#9778712)

So a displayed salary range (perhaps $5-15k in swing?) in any case offers something more tangible/clear than 'competitive'?

I could certainly agree with that. It doesn't confine a company to a certain $x, but isn't as opaque as the bog standard 'competitive.'

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Re:Are techies really 57% more likely to apply for a job if ... by greenyoda on Thursday June 25, 2015 @11:11PM (#9782290)

A range would at least give me a good idea of whether the salary is more or less than what I'm currently getting paid. If the high end of the range is well below my current salary, I know I shouldn't waste my time. "Competitive" can mean just about anything, so it gives me absolutely no information.

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Re:Are techies really 57% more likely to apply for a job if ... by itschaffey on Friday June 26, 2015 @06:32AM (#9783386)

That's fair logic - what if other forms of compensation were included in the listed range? (e.g. top end of band + equity)

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