During my recent job search I did not respond to any job postings that did not include tangible representations of what the compensation would be.
Two reasons:
1. Taking the time to respond to an ad, wait for a response, follow up to the response with an inquiry about the position's compensation, only to find out what is being offered doesn't fit with my needs, is a wholly ineffective use of both parties' time.
2. Witholding this information signals to me that the employer is unable to stand on its own in the open employment market and/or is attempting to establish a position of power from the get-go.
Some people love hunting and haggling - I do not. I find it no more desirable to answer a job ad without compensation listed than I would a used car ad that tells you to call or show up in person to find out how much the car costs. (But it's an awesome car, honest!)
I only sent out a fraction of the applications I could have if I considered every job, but the process was much less stressful and more productive than it would have been otherwise.
During my recent job search I did not respond to any job postings that did not include tangible representations of what the compensation would be.
Two reasons:
1. Taking the time to respond to an ad, wait for a response, follow up to the response with an inquiry about the position's compensation, only to find out what is being offered doesn't fit with my needs, is a wholly ineffective use of both parties' time.
2. Witholding this information signals to me that the employer is unable to stand on its own in the open employment market and/or is attempting to establish a position of power from the get-go.
Some people love hunting and haggling - I do not. I find it no more desirable to answer a job ad without compensation listed than I would a used car ad that tells you to call or show up in person to find out how much the car costs. (But it's an awesome car, honest!)
I only sent out a fraction of the applications I could have if I considered every job, but the process was much less stressful and more productive than it would have been otherwise.