I think this is generally good advice but isn't always true. Unfortunately it is almost impossible to tell before you are working at the company. I actually used that information to help get my preferred candidate more money. It also has to line up expectations with reality. Being on the other side we need something to work with and if your expectations are too out of line with what we can do -- there is nothing wrong with that -- but it is better to not waste time on it. I hate wasting someone's time if I know it isn't a good fit. I wish more folks could be honest about that without taking it in a negative light.
Technical Interviews are hard on both sides. Some people interview well and don't have the skills to match. Considering how in some states it can be challenging to fire someone -- I understand caution.
Absolutely know what you are worth -- but be honest with yourself and what your goals are. There are often times non-monetary benefits that could offset things.
A company asking this questions doesn't mean it is a bad place or there is ill-intent.
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I think this is generally good advice but isn't always true. Unfortunately it is almost impossible to tell before you are working at the company. I actually used that information to help get my preferred candidate more money. It also has to line up expectations with reality. Being on the other side we need something to work with and if your expectations are too out of line with what we can do -- there is nothing wrong with that -- but it is better to not waste time on it. I hate wasting someone's time if I know it isn't a good fit. I wish more folks could be honest about that without taking it in a negative light.
Technical Interviews are hard on both sides. Some people interview well and don't have the skills to match. Considering how in some states it can be challenging to fire someone -- I understand caution.
Absolutely know what you are worth -- but be honest with yourself and what your goals are. There are often times non-monetary benefits that could offset things.
A company asking this questions doesn't mean it is a bad place or there is ill-intent.