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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP, if an application asks what the applicant's salary expectations are, does it matter if a range is entered or a single figure? Any preference?[/quote]

Every ATS is different. If a range is allowed enter a range. If text is allowed something like ‘120K negotiable’ works too. Some ATS will only allow one numeric figure. If that’s the case choose the number you can live with. For most employers this is a knockout question, you will be filtered out if you go too high. So do your research on the market range (which I described somewhere above).[/quote]

NP with a follow up.  Do you hold people to the number they put in or do you use an internal matrix based upon level of experience to set the salary.  I ask because in the non profit space in particular salaries can be all over the place for the same role depending on the size and industry of the non-profit. [/quote]

Most F500s have rigorous comp philosophy, job grading processes and salary bands. We have wiggle room within various quartiles in the band but rarely go to the top end unless someone has really unique really rare skill set. Once a company hits $1B in revenue we’re all playing within the same ranges for our given industry/vertical. The differentials will be in variable comp bonus percentages, stocks awards, retirement plan contributions, vesting schedules. So no I won’t hold you to a number and the company will negotiate, but we aren’t entertaining a 30k difference either.[/quote]

Thank you, I guess I meant my question in the other direction.  In other words, if I put a lower number in and it turns out I am almost at the bottom of the pay range will you offer that lower number or use a pay setting matrix and offer me a higher number assuming it is commensurate with my experience level.  [/quote]

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