Re: How To: Tactfully deal with salary questions in TW job interviews?

[Barry Campbell <barry -dot- campbell -at- gmail -dot- com>]

Gah.  Need more coffee.  Significant tactical DISadvantage.

- bc

On 6/16/05, Barry Campbell <barry -dot- campbell -at- gmail -dot- com> wrote:
> (Resending because LYRIS doesn't like HTML mail)
> 
> Generally speaking, in a salary negotiation, the person who names a
> figure first is put at a significant tactical advantage.
> 
> That is precisely why most recruiters insist on you providing it up front.
> 
> Since they are the gateway to the job, usually you have little choice
> in the matter.
> 
> I've usually said something like "my salary requirements depend on the
> total compensation package being offered," which sometimes works.
> 
> 
> All best,
> 
> Barry
> 
> --
> Barry Campbell <barry -dot- campbell -at- gmail -dot- com>
> http://enrevanche.blogspot.com

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