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Subject:Salary history From:Richard Mateosian <srm -at- C2 -dot- ORG> Date:Sat, 10 Jun 1995 09:44:33 -0700
>> Only those resumes that include salary history will be considered.
>I would be curious to see a sample response
OK. Here's a sample response.
SALARY HISTORY
A long time ago I used to mow lawns for $3.00/hr. The going rate was about
$1.50, but I insisted on more. Other people who charged less often got more
work than I did, but when I worked, I never felt resentful.
I was good at lawn mowing, which was one reason my approach worked. Over the
years I have become extremely good at other tasks, and I still use the same
principles for setting my rates.
I'll be happy to discuss rates for your job after I've had a chance to
discuss it with you.
