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Discussion on: Should I share my current salary with recruiters?

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stereobooster

because they are supposed to be working for you

I don't try to argue with you, just curiosity: isn't they work for the company and not for you? (Because the company paying them money)

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Molly Struve (she/her)

That's on me I should be more clear, I'm talking about Recruiters that work for general recruiting firms so they get paid by whatever company they place you at. Recruiters also want to make a good name for themselves otherwise no one will want to use them so it's in their best interest to place you at a company that is suitable for you.

Another thing to keep in mind with general recruiters who work for recruiting firms is that often their commission is based on a percentage of your salary so they are definitely going to want to get you the best deal possible