The recruiter asked for my expected salary before discussing responsibilities; should I give a range or ask for their budget first?
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Ask for their budget first, while signaling you’re open to a fair discussion. Try: “Before I anchor us, could you share the approved range for the role?”
- If they provide it, confirm whether it aligns with your target and discuss total compensation.
- If they won’t, give a range based on market research, with a floor you’d genuinely accept.Don’t give a number you’d resent accepting if they treat it as your ceiling.
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