LISTEN: Should companies disclose the salary in a job ad?
Vic hasn't had to attend an interview in a while but he KNOWS the struggle.
This is most definitely a hot topic right now!
Let's talk job interviews!
Interviews alone can often be very traumatic. It's even worse when all the details of the job aren't disclosed.
Imagine landing an amazing interview, taking time off work, going through the interview process, and landing the job - only to find out that the salary the company is offering is lower than what you're currently earning!
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So, should jobs ads disclose the salary for the position they're advertising?
I think they should!
Vic decided to ask KZN what they think about employers disclosing salaries; we got some real insight on why it shouldn't be disclosed, too!
Take a listen to the podcast with Vic Naidoo below:
Times are tough and it costs a lot for people to get to interviews, so it seems fair that there should at least be a salary range that will allow you to negotiate based on your experience.
What do you think?
According to this LinkedIn post, the New York City Council passed a bill that requires all employers to post the salary range or all job openings. Should South Africa do the same?
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We also saw an interesting article on why companies refrain from disclosing the salaries in job ads.
According to BBC, experts say that the salary is a major factor in whether a candidate takes a job and if they will even apply in the first place.
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But it turns out that for employers, it's also about the politics of making salaries public.
Have you ever been in this situation?
With so many people in search of employment, it's also important to be aware of job scams when applying.
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