Joe Paschall ⋅ Madison, AL nLogic, LLC ⋅ 26 years experience

Deon, the salary question is extremely relevant because we use it to avoid wasting time (yours & ours). If we know that the open position is capped at $85k and we see that you last made $100k, we can assume that you would either not be interested in this position, or would take it and then leave as soon as you found something better (within months). Ideally we want to hire someone who previously made $75k because that is the sweet spot for getting a happy employee we can retain.

We also realize that many senior military folks have been making more in the military than their skill set is worth on the outside - and that with retirement pensions many do not need to make the same amount anyway to maintain their lifestyle. We take that into account when seeing the current salary of someone who is in uniform. However, when someone chooses to not report current salary, I personally always choose not to call them in for interview.

Amy Efstratios ⋅ Groveland, MA A.W. Chesterton ⋅ 18 years experience

Deon - Joe has provided you with a great and accurate response. Good Luck and thank you for your service. ~Amy

Vanessa Barris ⋅ Brooklyn, NY WilsonHCG ⋅ 3 years experience

Hi Deon,

Thank you for your service. I will second what Joe said. It is used to make sure no one's time is being wasted if our salary range cannot meet your expectations.

Best of luck to you!
Vanessa

Deontrez Albury ⋅ Glen Allen, VA Wells Fargo ⋅ 2 years experience

Greetings Joe,

Thank you very much for the reply. I truly appreciate the insight.

Best,

Deon