A job seeker’s post questioning the practice of recruiters asking for a candidate’s current CTC before an interview has sparked a debate online. The discussion has focused on whether salary history should play a role in deciding whether a candidate moves forward in the hiring process.
The candidate then suggested discussing compensation expectations after the technical interview. They instead provided an expected salary range. The candidate later claimed that the conversation ended with no further response from the recruiter. Another suggested that candidates may choose to disclose their salary simply to avoid being rejected at the screening stage.
The HR representative said the budget could not be disclosed and would depend on the interview, according to the post. The job seeker said they were uncomfortable sharing their current salary at the pre-screening stage. One user said employers may see the practice as a way to avoid spending time on candidates whose salary expectations do not match the available budget.
