[CaptainCrunch]

I've always tried to reverse the comp lines in any interview. Its not a out of bounds question to ask what they believe the range of the role is.


In the old days you could be a bit arrogant, how much do you want to be paid? What's your best offer?


If you've done your research you can still pull out the industry average by role.


And to be really clear, right now its a buyers market and the employers know this. They also know looking at your resume what your potential situation is. If you've been unemployed for a long period of time, they'll grind you where they can.


Another tactic, and I don't encourage it because it can trip you is the false market creation theory. "Well sir, I've been talking to multiple other opportunities in a similar role and they're talking to me about this range". Its risky as hell though if you're not a serious bright light candidate as they may pass if they're not going to be competitive, use it very strategically. But I often use the false market to do a couple of things.


1) Speed up the process. ie I'm talking to two other companies and I'm later in the game, however I'm really interested in this opportunity, what are the next steps and how soone"


2) If you are a bright light, a 4 or 5 star recruit to use college terms you can create a competitive situation where one might not exist.