| This is useful advice. I'm in Canada and thinking (and trying!) about moving to states in very near future. honestly it's been challenging dealing with this. Here are few conversations (from what I remember): Amazon Recruiter: So how much are you making right now? Me: I'm in Canada and I'm interviewing for a position in NYC, how's that relevant. In my Province, we've a central database with salary stats. If you've something similar, I can use that to come up with a number backed by data. Amazon Recruiter: I'll get back with that info (he never did!) Generic Recruiter: How much in CAD dollars you make right now? (Me thinking: Do you've any idea about conversion rate? If so, you'd not be asking this) Me: Sorry I can't provide that information. Recruiter: Just so you know when you work with US recruiters, this is a standard requirement that you must provide your current salary for us to be able to proceed. Me: Thanks, I think I'll have to find someone else (and we ended there). Based on news articles it seems it is difficult for tech companies to find good people but it is equally difficult for individuals to weed out these recruiters trickery from my experience. Glad to see that asking for salary is not 'standard' requirement! |