Comments on: A company is asking for salary history but I’m currently underpaid at current job?

By: Butterfly Lover

Butterfly Lover — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 08:56:47 +0000

Rather than lie, why not state your salary has been comensurate with your position and details will be discussed at the time of interview. Usually, though, companies that ask this are trying to weed out anyone expecting more than they have budgeted for the job. In my experience, they are usually offering the low end of the salary range.
Good luck!

By: Bored_at_work

Bored_at_work — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 18:16:57 +0000

I agree. Never lie. If they find out, it could hurt you for a long time. I’m sure they expect to pay you more than you’re earning now, or you wouldn’t be looking for a new job. A $10k increase is not unusual. I’ve always gotten that much or more. The only way to make a big leap in salary is to change jobs. But don’t lie!!

By: peilthetraveler

peilthetraveler — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 01:15:07 +0000

Why not start your own business then? You can either be the slave or the slave master. Your choice. If you choose to be the slave…well…then your the slave and have no power. If you are the master, then you have all the power, but alot more work.

By: spamdex

spamdex — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 19:26:02 +0000

This is a tough one. Is totally up to you what you do. All I can tell you for sure is that if you live in Canada, your past employers can not confirm your salary.

Something to think about, though. What they’re asking for is highly unusual. In fact, in Canada, I’d venture to guess that it’s not legal. Typically one is asked for “salary expectations.” I would only give that information.

When I guess at their motivation, at best, they’re looking for your expectation. At worst, they’re only after the lowest price they can get. Would you really want to work at a company like that? If not, then you have nothing to lose by revealing only what you’re comfortable with.

Good luck!

By: AJ

AJ — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 03:07:06 +0000

Never lie on a resume or CV. Instead of writing a fixed number, write a salary range for your previous job. If they really wanted to, they could verify it, but they probably wouldn’t go through all that trouble.

There is a presumption that when you change jobs, you are looking for a bigger salary.

By: Debt Slayer

Debt Slayer — Sun, 16 Aug 2009 07:57:13 +0000

Don’t ever lie on a job application! The employer will find out the truth anyway when he does a background check. Almost every employer does a background check these days to confirm ALL of the things your told them on your application and during your interview. Tell the truth and negotiate your salary if you are offered the job.