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Re: An Employer Asking Applicant About His Salary In His Previous Work.is It Right? by AntiWailer: 8:43pm On Jan 12, 2021 |
aieromon: Don't mind that one. Just pardon his chronic ignorance. 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: An Employer Asking Applicant About His Salary In His Previous Work.is It Right? by zedman1(m): 8:43pm On Jan 12, 2021 |
slawormiir:Daaamn Nigga ma Nigga! I don't know how long you've been on Nairaland but this MwaAmaikpe guy has been the one lighting up this space with his sarcastic writings long before now. He disappeared then you came in. Do not take what he writes seriously, I repeat, do not! He's a real Nigga! To the topic, I told my current boss during the interview, after showing him some of my architectural designs that he should pay me based on what he had seen, that he should leave old matters for Matthias lol...... I'm so high. Bar man, e don do. How much is my bill? Good night everyone. |
Re: An Employer Asking Applicant About His Salary In His Previous Work.is It Right? by OSASBOI: 8:43pm On Jan 12, 2021 |
it is normal, during my interview, the expatriate asked me same question though my formal job was a private school teaching job and my salary then was 15k, but I monster courage and told the man 30k, to my suprise he was shocked; and like everything in a month? I said yes, he now said ok, the basic rate is 11k and after every it should fall around 75k to 80k and things will get bigger as the years goes by, i didn't believe it until my first salary and i got 91k+. that was some eleven years ago. 3 Likes |
Re: An Employer Asking Applicant About His Salary In His Previous Work.is It Right? by Okuda(m): 8:44pm On Jan 12, 2021 |
aieromon: bullshit. what happened to your work certificate. do they not give that after leaving a former job? 1 Like |
Re: An Employer Asking Applicant About His Salary In His Previous Work.is It Right? by Daniwes: 8:44pm On Jan 12, 2021 |
AntiWailer: I never disclosed this in my current job, but goodluck with finding new employees. |
Re: An Employer Asking Applicant About His Salary In His Previous Work.is It Right? by Esyy(f): 8:45pm On Jan 12, 2021 |
Yustash001: Never expose your previous salary cos that's how they end up underpaying people! The right question every well-cultured organisation should ask is your salary expectation! Maintain your stand please |
Re: An Employer Asking Applicant About His Salary In His Previous Work.is It Right? by Jossy07(m): 8:45pm On Jan 12, 2021 |
Is normal for your interviewer to ask. I was asked the same question lately in an interview, I told them the amount, and they asked further why did I want to leave the company, I responded that I wanted another challenge. Lo and behold I got the job with a better salary. 2 Likes |
Re: An Employer Asking Applicant About His Salary In His Previous Work.is It Right? by BabaIbo: 8:46pm On Jan 12, 2021 |
You should have disclosed it, better still increase it. If it was 300k, you can say 350k or 400k... That will give them the believe that you are open, meJanwhile you added something. |
Re: An Employer Asking Applicant About His Salary In His Previous Work.is It Right? by Segzy19: 8:47pm On Jan 12, 2021 |
your own too much... NwaAmaikpe: 1 Like |
Re: An Employer Asking Applicant About His Salary In His Previous Work.is It Right? by mapet: 8:49pm On Jan 12, 2021 |
Okuda: Bros, When you finish school and start attending interviews, come back here and tell us it's not standard. Meanwhile stop referring to a bogus and non-existent "abroad" you're yet to even experience. 5 Likes |
Re: An Employer Asking Applicant About His Salary In His Previous Work.is It Right? by pocohantas(f): 8:50pm On Jan 12, 2021 |
thesilentman: 98% of Nigerian schools shouldn’t be mentioned when we are talking of the standard recruitment process. They are two parallel lines that don’t meet. In fact, it is an oxymoron. As for OP, it is the norm (in Nigeria at least). They even ask for 3 months payslip to be sure you are not yarning dust. Though, many structured organizations already know what they would pay someone of your level. 5 Likes |
Re: An Employer Asking Applicant About His Salary In His Previous Work.is It Right? by Goalnaldo(m): 8:51pm On Jan 12, 2021 |
OSASBOI:hmm. more than 100 percent of what you were expecting. |
Re: An Employer Asking Applicant About His Salary In His Previous Work.is It Right? by AntiWailer: 8:51pm On Jan 12, 2021 |
Daniwes: They are not scarce to get bro. Na the skill set dey scarce. It is not a big deal to answer what u earn currently and also insist on what offer u will consider. When u grow to that level u will reveal with ease and even let them u have existing liabilities to pass to then where necessary. 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: An Employer Asking Applicant About His Salary In His Previous Work.is It Right? by Daniwes: 8:51pm On Jan 12, 2021 |
peeps4u: Don't mind that guy, chasing clout. Very ridiculous advice |
Re: An Employer Asking Applicant About His Salary In His Previous Work.is It Right? by Lexusgs430: 8:51pm On Jan 12, 2021 |
Yustash001: It's very formal........ The potential employer wants to weigh your experience vs present wage...... The wage they might be paying you vs your interest in their wage....... Would you leave are higher present wage to a lower potential, it might even be higher..... It's simply a gauge and very formal question..... Safe to say, they would not be employing you.......... 2 Likes |
Re: An Employer Asking Applicant About His Salary In His Previous Work.is It Right? by casiello(m): 8:51pm On Jan 12, 2021 |
BabaIbo: Wrong advice! Lies and misrepresentation should be avoided during interviews. Salary information is confidential and should revealed at interviewee's oldiscretion |
Re: An Employer Asking Applicant About His Salary In His Previous Work.is It Right? by danielsage: 8:52pm On Jan 12, 2021 |
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Re: An Employer Asking Applicant About His Salary In His Previous Work.is It Right? by otomatic(m): 8:52pm On Jan 12, 2021 |
The question is normal. A corporate organisation will not use that to determine your pay because they already have a pay structure for every role. Unfortunately, I can't say the same for one-man businesses. The recruiter most times already has an idea of the pay range in your previous role. If you cannot be transparent about your last pay, the recruiter may be left wondering what else you are hiding. 4 Likes |
Re: An Employer Asking Applicant About His Salary In His Previous Work.is It Right? by Daniwes: 8:53pm On Jan 12, 2021 |
casiello:Same here. I didn't realise too many ignorant people could actually gather at a place |
Re: An Employer Asking Applicant About His Salary In His Previous Work.is It Right? by johnney1(m): 8:53pm On Jan 12, 2021 |
NwaAmaikpe: |
Re: An Employer Asking Applicant About His Salary In His Previous Work.is It Right? by cerebralniggie1: 8:55pm On Jan 12, 2021 |
slawormiir:Nwaamaikpe is not your mate. Put some "respek" on that name 3 Likes |
Re: An Employer Asking Applicant About His Salary In His Previous Work.is It Right? by casiello(m): 8:56pm On Jan 12, 2021 |
HarunaWest: Experts negotiate their salary and benefits. One day, you will get to an expert level in your career and understand my point! |
Re: An Employer Asking Applicant About His Salary In His Previous Work.is It Right? by Nobody: 8:57pm On Jan 12, 2021 |
tspun: I can't laugh abeg 1 Like |
Re: An Employer Asking Applicant About His Salary In His Previous Work.is It Right? by Nobody: 8:57pm On Jan 12, 2021 |
Simple! Pay me according to the standard of the company, not in accordance with my last pay. If my last pay is ok by me, I will probably not be here with you iHart: |
Re: An Employer Asking Applicant About His Salary In His Previous Work.is It Right? by Sanchez01: 8:57pm On Jan 12, 2021 |
NwaAmaikpe: 1 Like
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Re: An Employer Asking Applicant About His Salary In His Previous Work.is It Right? by johnney1(m): 8:59pm On Jan 12, 2021 |
[quote author=johnney1 post=97995150][/quote] Oh guy...wetin? ...o mesi Oro! |
Re: An Employer Asking Applicant About His Salary In His Previous Work.is It Right? by BabaIbo: 9:01pm On Jan 12, 2021 |
casiello: Mehn! Wataguan? Are you OK at all? Didn't you read the OP's post he said it is a teaching job and they hardly have payslip in that kind of profession except in big and standard school. Had it been it won't affect his new pay, it would have been OK to disclose the actual amount. You are talking about being honest, are they suppose to ask that question or ask him how much they want them to pay him because the company have already set the amount they want to pay for that role. During my days as an employee, I did it and it worked for me in my last job. Go through the thread, you will see others that have done it. All I see in your response is hypocrisy. |
Re: An Employer Asking Applicant About His Salary In His Previous Work.is It Right? by aieromon(m): 9:02pm On Jan 12, 2021 |
Okuda: Sadly, I cannot explain beyond this point. It is left for the OP to learn from this unfortunate incident. 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: An Employer Asking Applicant About His Salary In His Previous Work.is It Right? by Mac2016(m): 9:02pm On Jan 12, 2021 |
Freestainworld:Lol . It's also left for them to employ him or not. Really, this salary thing is rampant now some even go to the extent of requesting for payslip, new stuff now na statement of account request. To me this is totally wrong but in Nigeria everything goes. |
Re: An Employer Asking Applicant About His Salary In His Previous Work.is It Right? by Daniwes: 9:06pm On Jan 12, 2021 |
AntiWailer: Haha.. when I grow to what level Sir.. Anyway it's a faceless forum, and no point disclosing what I currently earn. I ll admit, my advice may not always work for a fresh hire that needs experience, however anyone who has had a bit of experience, should never disclose this. A job application is not a friendly meeting. It is where you decide how much you will be initially measured off and any subsequent increases will be based of that. Companies don't give a massive bump on your initial salary unless with a significant role change. Your comment is indeed funny tho. In fact, the higher you go, you find two employees in the same position, with same skills are not paid the same. People need to question why companies expect their staff to be confidential with each other about their salaries, but expect new applicants to disclose this. |
Re: An Employer Asking Applicant About His Salary In His Previous Work.is It Right? by BabaIbo: 9:07pm On Jan 12, 2021 |
AntiWailer: Mehn! Wataguan! And for your mind bank job na big job, na the stealing wey dem dey steal make am sweet small, if not na mumu and rubbish work... Poverty has eaten deep into this one's brain. |
Re: An Employer Asking Applicant About His Salary In His Previous Work.is It Right? by karkinase(m): 9:07pm On Jan 12, 2021 |
Okuda:Guy calm down, established organisations will always ask you for your previous payslip especially of it's an experienced position, its the norm everywhere. 2 Likes |
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