Background: I'm about to receive an offer for a position originally posted two levels above my current position. I passed the technical interviews with essentially no missed questions. But because the job description states 10 years of experience, whereas I have 8, the HR is preparing me an offer at one level below (but still an equivalent promotion for me).
Secondly, I graduated during the last recession, so my salary history is low. Their HR has heavily indicated that they base offers on prior salary history, with a 10-15% max bump. Glassdoor has base salary at 30% higher than mine, same company and title, but HR denies that it is accurate.
Due to circumstances, 10-15% may not bring much net savings increase for me. Presumably the job is of higher responsibility and workload, so only 30% becomes meaningful to me.
Questions:
1. How should I feel about being brought in one level lower strictly because of years of experience on paper? If there were doubts about my ability, they certainly didn't test harder questions during the interview.
2. How do I get HR to match what is on Glassdoor? I might get another offer soon, but HR indicated they want a prompt response. I doubt my company would move fast enough with a counteroffer too (VP is on vacation). On the other hand, I don't think they have another candidate ready, and they moved very quickly with me.
Thanks HN!
Secondly, I graduated during the last recession, so my salary history is low. Their HR has heavily indicated that they base offers on prior salary history, with a 10-15% max bump. Glassdoor has base salary at 30% higher than mine, same company and title, but HR denies that it is accurate.
Due to circumstances, 10-15% may not bring much net savings increase for me. Presumably the job is of higher responsibility and workload, so only 30% becomes meaningful to me.
Questions:
1. How should I feel about being brought in one level lower strictly because of years of experience on paper? If there were doubts about my ability, they certainly didn't test harder questions during the interview.
2. How do I get HR to match what is on Glassdoor? I might get another offer soon, but HR indicated they want a prompt response. I doubt my company would move fast enough with a counteroffer too (VP is on vacation). On the other hand, I don't think they have another candidate ready, and they moved very quickly with me.
Thanks HN!