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Update on post 115. Have you ever had a potential employer verify your current income?
February 8, 2012 at
07:25 AM
I am in the middle of a potential job change. Today is interview #2. This is a technical interview. Yesterday, they sent me the link to fill out their application. They asked what my current "verifiable compensation" is. Why is that any of their business? I only see that as a possible negotiating tool for them. If I put my current salary, it could cost me $5k-$10k in salary for this new potential job. But, if I exaggerate it and they find out, it could cost me the job. The guy I know who is recommending me for this position (and who is also doing the technical interview today) told me to exaggerate it. So, I did. Have you lied about your current income? Anyone ever had a potential employer actually ask for verification?
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Edit to add: Also tell them they cannot contact your current employer.
I wouldn't lie about my current compensation....but I don't see how they can legitimately/reliably verify your current salary without asking you to provide proof.
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