Pay ranges make job seekers feel 'duped'

Have you felt confused, maybe even deceived, by the salary ranges posted by companies? One key is understanding the difference between pay scales/bands and hiring ranges. ⬇️ Scroll down to the section of the article with the headliner, "A learning curve." Several TA professionals explain how these ranges can be misinterpreted, with some fault pointed to the employer for not clarifying the distinction. 🔷 If the pay scale is listed, that top number is the ceiling for that grade. Employers are often reluctant to hire someone at this top number because it doesn't provide any room for financial advancement in that grade unless they are promoted to another pay scale. A good example of this would be the GS system within the government. 🔷A recruiter should be able to discuss the hiring range with you from the initial screen. While they can't make any guarantees about how the hiring team will assess your abilities and experience for the role, the recruiter should have information about what qualifications constitute the mid-higher range. #salaryinfo https://lnkd.in/dtngjtWa

As a current job-seeker, I didn't realize this! I think this is an important distinction to keep in mind with posted salary ranges: They don't reflect the starting salary range, but rather the full salary scale for someone's tenure in the role, including post-hire raises and bonuses. In other words, the starting salary probably won't be above mid-range of what's listed, and you may be unpleasantly surprised if you're looking for a starting salary at the top of the listed range. #themoreyouknow

Have you felt confused, maybe even deceived, by the salary ranges posted by companies? One key is understanding the difference between pay scales/bands and hiring ranges. ⬇️ Scroll down to the section of the article with the headliner, "A learning curve." Several TA professionals explain how these ranges can be misinterpreted, with some fault pointed to the employer for not clarifying the distinction. 🔷 If the pay scale is listed, that top number is the ceiling for that grade. Employers are often reluctant to hire someone at this top number because it doesn't provide any room for financial advancement in that grade unless they are promoted to another pay scale. A good example of this would be the GS system within the government. 🔷A recruiter should be able to discuss the hiring range with you from the initial screen. While they can't make any guarantees about how the hiring team will assess your abilities and experience for the role, the recruiter should have information about what qualifications constitute the mid-higher range. #salaryinfo https://lnkd.in/dtngjtWa

It's no secret that jobseekers these days expect more transparency around salary-range listings 🤔. After all, it's important to understand salary expectations from the get-go. However, when salary ranges aren't listed in the job posting in the first place, that can lead to legitimate feelings of frustration and a sense of being duped. 🤬 That being said, there are ways to ensure everyone's on the same page. 📝 If you feel uncomfortable with the salary range left out of a posting, it doesn't hurt to ask the recruiter. 🗣️ No Candidate should feel duped, so it's essential to make sure all necessary information is included in job postings. 🤝🙌 #newhire #salaryrange #transparency

Have you felt confused, maybe even deceived, by the salary ranges posted by companies? One key is understanding the difference between pay scales/bands and hiring ranges. ⬇️ Scroll down to the section of the article with the headliner, "A learning curve." Several TA professionals explain how these ranges can be misinterpreted, with some fault pointed to the employer for not clarifying the distinction. 🔷 If the pay scale is listed, that top number is the ceiling for that grade. Employers are often reluctant to hire someone at this top number because it doesn't provide any room for financial advancement in that grade unless they are promoted to another pay scale. A good example of this would be the GS system within the government. 🔷A recruiter should be able to discuss the hiring range with you from the initial screen. While they can't make any guarantees about how the hiring team will assess your abilities and experience for the role, the recruiter should have information about what qualifications constitute the mid-higher range. #salaryinfo https://lnkd.in/dtngjtWa

I stumbled upon this article from the BBC today. I always enjoy content from the BBC, but this article is particularly valuable. If you're a job seeker and not getting offers at the higher end of the publicly posted salary ranges, it's not that there is something wrong with you or the organization low-balling you. Different positions at different organizations often have pre-determined pay scales. These scales grow over time with inflation, but they also give you an idea of the maximum salary you'll earn in that role as you grow in the role. It's also important to know that once you hit that salary cap, there will be a different salary range at the next level up once you're promoted. There may be room for negotiation, but I would have appreciated knowing this information when I was looking for work. https://lnkd.in/guYN5kmf

LinkedIn has been abuzz with complaints about misleading pay ranges listed in job postings. In the new era of #salarytransparency, job seekers are confused or even angry to learn that the top quartile (or more) was never on the table. For the BBC, I reported on this problem: A dispute between recruiters who say they're following industry standard—and job seekers who say they've been taken for a ride.

It seems we are in a much tougher period when it comes to getting employment. Job seekers are now able to get salary information for positions, but if they apply hoping to get hired in the highest quartile of the pay range, they are likely going to be rejected for the position. Employers provide the salary information, but due to varying laws state to state, these figures sometimes become meaningless. Compliance with the new laws does not necessarily mean companies are being transparent. I think it can be stated that companies want to hire in the lower half of that pay range unless the candidate can demonstrate their value. Even then, most are still likely going to pay you the lowest salary possible. #salaryguide #salaries #salarynegotiation #positions #transparency