[Anonymous]

This company is awesome and I’ve always wanted to work for them. Historically their salary is a little bit lower because their benefits and compensation as a package is tops in the country.

I got this phone interview because I know the hiring manager. He’s a friend of the family. His team consists of CFA type employees (this is a senior financial reporting analyst role). He wants to round out his team with some CPA experience (I’m waiting for the State board to send my certificate).

I don’t think he remembers, but I told him in March I make 48K, which is WAY below market and I’m anticipating getting bumped up to 60-65K after my performance review next week. It’s my second busy season and I was told after my first busy season they usually do a “step up” increase of 2K for first year employees.

I looked on Glassdoor and saw a salary for a similar role at that company paying 80K, but I think something in the 70s is probably more realistic.

My phone interview is Friday. Should I explain our pay structure and say one of the partners told me I’d be getting an increase to 65K so the new company I’m interviewing at doesn’t low-ball me with salary? Again, this is all assuming I get the job.

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Aside from *maybe* asking about the salary range for a position, I have never discussed salary in a phone interview. They are mostly a pre-screening venue for both you and the firm to see if a face-to face meeting is to be pursued. Don't spill your candy in the lobby by bringing up money before the first real date.

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[Anonymous]

also, let them tell you THEIR number. It doesnt matter how much you make now which is why several states have already passed laws making it illegal to ask prior salaries

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