Salary Expectations Too High
Hey Guys,
So I posted here a few days ago, saying that I was applying for a job and the first round went great. The recruiter said my background and experience were exactly what they were looking for, then that day after the phone interview she emailed me asking about my current base salary and my salary expectations. My friend who referred me for the job said his manager thought I should say I'm looking for my current base plus 20-25%, and that they would probably counter with 10-15%. Well, the recruiter emailed me back yesterday saying that my salary requirements are too high, and that we can't move forward at this time... I responded to her saying that that range was what I believed to be the market rate for similar positions, and that I'd be willing to come down to the going rate. She hasn't replied and I don't really think she will. Am I completely out of luck here or should I follow-up one more time in another day or so? I don't really see how this would automatically drop me from the process, considering she said it was a great fit, and why she wouldn't just say that my expectations were too high but we can offer in the $x-$y range.
Interested in hearing what happens.
Maybe she's just playing the game like you are
Could be, but I replied saying that I'm willing to take the market rate, to which she still hasn't replied.
Did you give her your actual salary or a range?
I gave my actual current base, and said I was "looking for $x-$y" with $x and $y being my current base x1.2 and x1.25 respectively. But I never made it sound like those were my walkaway numbers.
You were probably just out of their range. They dont want to bother screening you if they think you will hesitate to take the job later.
Has happened to me several times when recruiter reach out to me on an unsolicited basis. (in fact, it just happened today)
But I was only saying that high of a figure because of advice I received from the manager of the team... I would gladly take the market rate, and I told the recruiter that after she said my expectation was too high. Would it still be worthwhile to reach out to her again you think?
@"Cries" I think most recruiters already have a range in mind. If you say you need something above that range, they will either negotiate or move on with another candidate. If you lowball the range, you run the risk of appearing to desperate. Most recruiters will "pass" on these types of candidates because at the end of the day they want you to be happy in your job, and not leave 2 months in for a better opportunity. It costs a lot to train a new hire. That said, companies usually want to pay as little as they can and still keep you happy.
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