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Latest post on 07 July 2012 - 12:49

I am actually seraching for a new job and had a good interview last week. This company now wants to prepare an offer letter and they are asking me for a current salary slip of my current employment.

Back home in Europe we do not give somethinglike that if we apply for a new job. And also here I do not want to give that. I think if they want to employ me and I am worth the money I am asking for my current salary is not their business!

What do you think?

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Latest post on 08 July 2012 - 10:39

That's right Simpleasabc...although judging by the behaviour of some Bankers in recent years they would have been in good company (but that's nother thread!). The same bank used to also check credit records too and if there was a default (even a small one) the offer was withdrawn or if they had joined already they would be fired.

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Latest post on 08 July 2012 - 10:24

[b'>I have known job offers withdrawn in the UK if the P45 didn't correspond with what the person stated as their salary (that was a major UK bank who were incredibly strict on these matters). [/b'> Perhaps this varies according to the industry? In Banking (and assuming other financial services cos) it would be normal to ask for verification of stock / options although less so for salary and bonus, however that's reasonable for a job offer that's worth 100's of 1000s of GBPs. Wouldn't the person's trustworthiness be in question? Surely important in the banking sector, and many others.

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Latest post on 08 July 2012 - 10:20

What's a reliable reference here for market job rates? Classifieds, other recruitment job postings, Hays Salary Guide(http://www.hays.ae/general-content/HAYS_161041), etc.... SuessMyriam, if they wanted your previous slip to decide on your new salary why can't they just use market rate as reference?

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Latest post on 08 July 2012 - 09:57

I have known job offers withdrawn in the UK if the P45 didn;t correspond with what the person stated as their salary (that was a major UK bank who were incredibly strict on these matters). Perhaps this varies according to the industry? In Banking (and assuming other financial services cos) it would be normal to ask for verification of stock / options although less so for salary and bonus, however that's reasonable for a job offer that's worth 100's of 1000s of GBPs.

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Latest post on 08 July 2012 - 09:45

What's a reliable reference here for market job rates? Classifieds, other recruitment job postings, Hays Salary Guide(http://www.hays.ae/general-content/HAYS_161041), etc....

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Latest post on 08 July 2012 - 09:42

I would never agree to provide them with salary slip, and if they like it then they should give you the offer according to their evaluation of your experience, skills, qualification, your salary expectations etc. Otherwise look for another company.

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Latest post on 08 July 2012 - 09:40

What's a reliable reference here for market job rates?

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Latest post on 08 July 2012 - 09:19

[b'>Like it or not it is normal practice to ask for a salary certificate[/b'> from your last job before getting a final offer It is not normal practice, although there are employers who might ask for it- this is especially so in cases where you've been asked what your current salary is- they want to confirm the figure you gave them, and use it as a basis for determining how much to offer you. Of course this is not the way things should be done- but this is Dubai, and anything goes... agreed, i don't this is 'normal' practice at all. i have never been asked to do this and we NEVER ask potential candidates to do so either.

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Latest post on 08 July 2012 - 09:17

What if you'll tell the new employer that you have signed a NON-DISCLOSURE AGREEMENT that prohibits you from revealing your salary with your current employer. Salary might be considered proprietary information.

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Latest post on 07 July 2012 - 16:47

Official salary letters are not generic, they are addressed to the recipient and I would assume that you have not told your employer that you are leaving since you haven't even received the offer so how would you even go about this?

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Latest post on 07 July 2012 - 15:36

[b'>Like it or not it is normal practice to ask for a salary certificate[/b'> from your last job before getting a final offer It is not normal practice, although there are employers who might ask for it- this is especially so in cases where you've been asked what your current salary is- they want to confirm the figure you gave them, and use it as a basis for determining how much to offer you. Of course this is not the way things should be done- but this is Dubai, and anything goes...

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Latest post on 07 July 2012 - 14:31

I've been in recruitment many years and no its not normal practice for many companies but for some it is. The only instance I've seen a company ask for a salary certificate/slip when giving an offer letter is if they have doubt over what the candidate is stating is their current salary but that doesn't mean your potential employer is doubting you it may just be their usual practice.

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Latest post on 07 July 2012 - 14:27

It may not be 'normal' practice but if its what the potential employer asks for, then you have to comply if you want to be really considered for this job. If you don't , I'm sure there will be others who would be happy to....

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Latest post on 07 July 2012 - 14:21

I worked in UAE recruitment for almost 7 years and it is certainly not the norm at all I only ever had one person ask for this in all that time It is confidential information and not regarded as the done thing at all. I would imagine in the UK it would be illegal to ask for this sort of information It does go on here however most professional organisations would not ask for this

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Latest post on 07 July 2012 - 14:09

Salary info is actually considered confidential information and giving evidence of your salary can actually put you at a disadvantage in negotiations for improving your current salary. If they're that keen to employ you, then they will do so at a relevant salary for your qualifications and experience. To be honest I have never come across giving a potential employer salary slips as 'the norm', either here or back in the UK. I agree with you!

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Latest post on 07 July 2012 - 13:55

If they're that keen to employ you, then they will do so at a relevant salary for your qualifications and experience. I dont think keen to employ you is happening in the cut-throat job market. I guess it depends what sector the job is in really. If it's a position where there are hundreds of people vying for those roles then obviously. But there are still certain areas out there where only a few people are qualified to do the job properly.

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Latest post on 07 July 2012 - 13:52

If they're that keen to employ you, then they will do so at a relevant salary for your qualifications and experience. I dont think keen to employ you is happening in the cut-throat job market.

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Latest post on 07 July 2012 - 13:31

Salary info is actually considered confidential information and giving evidence of your salary can actually put you at a disadvantage in negotiations for improving your current salary. If they're that keen to employ you, then they will do so at a relevant salary for your qualifications and experience. To be honest I have never come across giving a potential employer salary slips as 'the norm', either here or back in the UK.

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Latest post on 07 July 2012 - 13:22

Its normal practice even in the west. The salary slip is to verify your salary. When asked a lot of potential employees club their benefits together to inflate their salary. They might add the commission and claim that is part of their basic. Or any of a hundred other scenarios. Just like you would request for references its quite normal to ask to see your salary slip or previous appointment letter to check the terms of employment. If you have not exaggerated your salary why not show it?

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Latest post on 07 July 2012 - 12:57

Never been asked for one and actually I think it's quite out of order, they might just be snooping to see what the competition are paying. I've only ever been asked what my current salary is or what I would be expecting as a salary.

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Like it or not it is normal practice to ask for a salary certificate from your last job before getting a final offer

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