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The titles of CEO, CFO, CTO typically tell you that a person holds a significant role in a company and that they likely have the salary to match. At the end of the day, this title is just a label. Meaningless? Absolutely not, but it has its bounds. Many roles, positions, and titles vary from company to company. There are general guidelines related to the role hierarchy but a title does not guarantee a higher salary. You can be a Regional Sales Manager making $300k and you can be a Director of Engineering making $150k.
As a recruiter, I reach out to you because I see your skills and potential for a job/role. Many candidates appreciate when I reach out to them with an opportunity. While this opportunity is sometimes below their compensation range they still want to know more about it. People can be intrigued by new technologies and companies, especially if they feel like it is time to move on to something new, or if it's time to take on new challenges. Compensation is important, but it is not the most important thing to every single candidate.
Candidates, when I reach out to you with an opportunity, please do not get offended if it does not have a fancy title or if it does not pay what you currently make. I never mean to underestimate your skills and years of experience. Your current title does not tell me everything about your job, your responsibilities, and your compensation. I reach out to you because I believe you have the skills and experience for this job. I see this as an opportunity to introduce you to what’s out there in the current market. To show you what other jobs are paying and maybe help you realize that you are in a good place, or that maybe you should start looking for something new. I am also advertising other companies’ technology and, if you are in the water and wastewater industry, you could find this interesting. Furthermore, please understand that, as a recruiter, our goal is not to be disrespectful and/or offensive by letting you know there is a job opportunity for someone with your experience and skills. I am sorry if the job does not pay what you would like it to pay, but instead of seeing it as a negative, think of it as a compliment that someone outside your company looked at your career path and appreciates your skills. A recruiter reaching out is presenting you with a job opportunity, free market information, and making you evaluate your current job situation.
A note saying “Thank you for thinking of me. At this time, I am not interested,” is so meaningful, leaves a good impression, yet doesn’t take more than 15 seconds of your time. Thank you to all the candidates that are respectful to recruiters. We appreciate your response and kind words.
Written by: Sandy Rivera, Recruiting Coordinator at Hunter Crown, LLC
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