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Adding a different listing for every job instead of role just means applicants can’t find the listing that fits them. So we end up with “senior” listings that are looking to hire engineers for 100k but would be willing to pay 300 for the perfect fit. Adding putting a range of 100-300 probably just pisses people off, especially since almost all of the offers are going to be in the 100 area since most employees are necessarily average. If you just say the range is 100-150 then the people you offer 300 probably just won’t apply.


I’m not sure if you meant to disagree with me, but I’m perfectly okay with having three roles each with a salary range, job description, and required experience / skills. That allows the applicant to know what bar he needs to hit to get the salary he’s interested in.


"perfect fit" because interviews are crap at identifying perfect fit.




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