STOP NEGOTIATING SALARIES WITH CANDIDATES WHEN YOU KNOW YOU HAVE A BUDGET.
Yesterday, I offered a candidate 40% raise over his last salary after a year's gap.
When I asked about his expectations, he mentioned he would be okay with the same salary as hi... moreSTOP NEGOTIATING SALARIES WITH CANDIDATES WHEN YOU KNOW YOU HAVE A BUDGET.
Yesterday, I offered a candidate 40% raise over his last salary after a year's gap.
When I asked about his expectations, he mentioned he would be okay with the same salary as his last one, as he had been out of work for a year due to health reasons.
I didn’t say anything at that moment because I knew we had a budget to offer him a raise if he got selected.
Fast forward: he cleared all interviews, and I offered him. He almost had tears in his eyes and shared that many told him he shouldn’t expect a hike after a career gap.
Please don't take advantage of someone's vulnerable situation.🙏
Please don't undervalue candidates just because they need a job. 🙏 less