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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Corporate recruiter here - [b]we ask because we have to reference a salary point to know if it makes sense for budget of role to consider you[/b].  If you make over my budgeted salary range there's no sense in continuing the conversation is there? I also need to get an idea of your experience in market - on a deeper level if the recruiter is highly experienced - your salary allows me to figure out if you developed your career track well.  There's a lot of people who do weird things - I get a sense for how well you've managed your decisions and why you opt for the positions you have - it provides me Intel on your professional acumen.  Usually not a big deal unless you are more C level though.  You have to tell your recruiter - I categorically will not work within uncooperative candidate.  It's interview 101 that you let me know where you are in comp.  it does not mean I'm gonna low ball you - it's totally relevant info for an employer.  Some people get way too weird about it thinking they can negotiate on the back end but nobody wants to waste their time.  I get if you work directly with a small biz owner but I'm talking about corporate F500 co.[/quote]

Wouldn't you accomplish the same thing by just asking someone what salary they're looking for?[/quote]

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