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Originally Posted by Hell's Child
I always thought a negotiable salary was a con, It's basically saying "we wanna get you as cheaply as possible"
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I guess it can mean a few things. In my experience it has meant the following, depending on which company and which job I'm applying for:
1. We wanna get you as cheaply as possibel
2. We don't know how much this position is really worth
3. We want to see what kind of calibre of person this role will attract
4. We know how much we want to pay, but if someone fantastic comes along and only expects half that amount then we're in!
And sometimes more that one of the above!
Personally I think it is a little unfair. I have always tried to include a salary guide, preferably an upper limit guide in all the positions I have ever advertised. It's fair on the applicant, and it means that the employer doesn't have to waste time interviewing very talented people who are out of their price range.
I guess if you're advertising for the DG of the BBC then you really can negotiate your value...but for most positions I've found that being upfront is fairest.