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Ive read insome interview books, that said some employers will state they always:, "Check references & salary history". Can they really (are they allowed) do this & do they do it, call your old employer & ask him how much he was paying you? Does it happen, & doesnt it defeat the salary negotiaiton process?

Thank you

lexa10881 · Posted: Thu Aug 07, 2008 3:58 am Post subject:

Yes they can do it, and it does not necessarily mean that they will do it nor that it will hurt you in future negotiations. Do know that sometimes a former employer will only give them limited information, it just depends.

http://www.cvtips.com/background_checks_types.html

simon@whatwilltheyask.com · Posted: Sat Aug 09, 2008 3:09 pm Post subject:

In the UK this is unlikely to happen. Most employers won't want to reveal their salaries, particularly if you are moving to the competition.

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