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RohanC
22-07-2004, 12:21
If you were underpaid (according to industry adverages) by approx £5-7k a year and an application for a new job asked for you current salary, would you provide it??

Or leave it blank??

:)
arry
22-07-2004, 12:24
I'd provide it, as it doesn't matter what you're on now - its what you're worth to the hiring company that matters :)
Sibbers
22-07-2004, 12:29
I'd tell lies and try to match it to roughly 5% short of what you expect your starting salary to be, but that's me. :)
Andy Dee
22-07-2004, 12:35
Stick the extra 5-7K on mate.

I was in exactly the same boat. If anyone had ever questioned the figures i would have explained it as overtime and teaching.
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2 Black Lines
22-07-2004, 12:47
Stick the extra 5-7K on mate.

I was in exactly the same boat. If anyone had ever questioned the figures i would have explained it as overtime and teaching.
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Yes, but the problem comes when you hand over the P45, you're details are on it, lie and its plain as day, not a good start for a new employer to see.

I know thats what I do. :nod:
Sibbers
22-07-2004, 12:51
Good point!

You could get awya with that in a large company though.
RohanC
22-07-2004, 12:55
Errr.... i now have one with nothing on it, and one with £20k.... dont know what to do!!
Andy Dee
22-07-2004, 13:01
Yes, but the problem comes when you hand over the P45, you're details are on it, lie and its plain as day, not a good start for a new employer to see.

I know thats what I do. :nod:


And how would you deal with the situation once you've employed them?
Robbie
22-07-2004, 13:07
One of your references is usually your current employer. They'll usually ask how much you're on now so personally I'd tell the truth..
RohanC
22-07-2004, 13:12
I used to be indecisive, but now I'm not so sure.

One of those moments..... lol!!

Going to leave it blank, if i get an interview they can ask me why :)

Fingures crossed!
Sibbers
22-07-2004, 14:30
One of your references is usually your current employer. They'll usually ask how much you're on now so personally I'd tell the truth..

As an employer I wouldn't give out that information. :no: risky...
ATrull
22-07-2004, 14:59
overpay yourself.
Nicely
22-07-2004, 15:17
Agencies ask contractors that question everytime they contact about a position. I tell them its irrelevant what I'm on now. Its how much the new contract is paying that matters.

If I'm pushed for a figure, I'll make one up. As has been said its what you're worth that matters. Just don't exaggerate.