Why Recruiters Shouldn't Ask About Your Current Salary

Job seekers often grapple with salary negotiations, feeling pressured to disclose their current earnings. Lee Harding, a career advisor and recruiter, offers a solution. In a recent video, Harding asserts that a recruiter asking about your current salary is irrelevant and, in some US states, illegal. "Your current salary is irrelevant," Harding states, "because it's completely irrelevant to what you should be earning in a new role." He emphasizes that previous lowball offers shouldn't dictate future salary expectations. Harding's advice is simple: focus on your salary expectations for the new position and avoid revealing your current income. This approach helps job seekers avoid being underpaid and empowers them to negotiate fairly. Harding's video has already garnered significant attention, highlighting the importance of this often-overlooked aspect of job searching.