> If we see potential, the first step is always asking the candidate upfront for their expected salary, availability, and whether they want full-time or part-time. Since we are focused on efficiency, we need to respect people’s time as much as our own. Most candidates appreciate it; for example, it immediately filtered out a very qualified candidate whose salary ask was 4 times our budget.
I feel like the "respectful of applicants' time" thing to do would be to state a salary range in the posting.
In fact, for companies of 15 or more employees, this is legally required in job postings in Washington state, where the company from the article is based.
I feel like the "respectful of applicants' time" thing to do would be to state a salary range in the posting.