@mondayAvocado6 hours ago
Asking for the range first seems reasonable if you do not even know the exact level yet.
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@BoredAndJournal64822 hours agoCanada
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I have an initial recruiter screen for a consulting role and I am not sure how to answer if compensation comes up immediately. Should I give a number, ask for the range, or say I want to understand the level and role first?
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