I have to tell boss my pay
I’VE got to the final stage of interviews for a job, but have been contacted by HR saying they want proof of my current salary. I’ve not been told how much the job pays and I don’t want to disclose my salary as I am planning to negotiate a much higher sum should I be successful as the job is a major step up. My partner says this potential employer may use my salary to give me a low offer. Do I have to disclose my salary and could it hinder my chances of getting the role if I refuse?
James says:
UNLIKE, for example, in parts of the US, it’s perfectly legal in the UK for them to ask for you to confirm your current salary.
So you do have to disclose your salary and it almost definitely would hinder your chances
of getting the role if you refuse. I’m not saying this isn’t a starting point for them to see how cheaply they can secure your services – so the way to go about it is to not just throw a figure at them. Instead, you need to explain politely and firmly that this may be your current salary, but you are aware of your market worth, and also that you feel you are currently undervalued. Then add that part of your interest in the job they are recruiting for is that you are keen to undertake a role commensurate with your talents and to be remunerated accordingly.
IF you act in what to be you consider and reasonable a fair a manner with potential employer, they decide to but objection – then take really don’t want you someone to work for anyway! like that