Just interviewed someone today and the first thing they asked about was salary.

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Why it worked

The post sparked a debate by presenting two opposing viewpoints on salary discussions in job interviews, tapping into a common and often contentious topic for many professionals.

Summary

The first slide discusses an interviewer's perspective that asking about salary immediately indicates a lack of passion for the role, leading to a short interview. The second slide offers a counter-perspective, suggesting that hiding salary information implies a lack of confidence in the job's worth, and commends honesty from both parties.

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1Interviewer's perspective on salary questions
2Critique of 'this generation'
3Candidate's honesty about salary expectations
4Recruiter's perspective on salary transparency

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Just interviewed someone today and the first thing they asked about was salary. That immediately told me they weren't passionate about the role. This generation... Interview didn't last long. And hiding the salary told them you weren't confident it was worth applying for. At least one of you was honest about what the interview was actually for.

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Be honest, what exactly are people supposed to ask about first? The office culture? The company values? The free tea and coffee? People work because they need money. Acting offended when someone asks what the job pays is ridiculous. #jobinterview #worktok #salary