This Question Should be Banned From All Job Interviews"What was your salary at your current or last job?"I know… You hate this question too.
Why is this a bad question?Imagine going to a farmers’ market and telling the vendor that you want to buy three oranges. Can you imagine your reaction if the vendor’s response was, "OK. But first, tell me how much you want to pay for these oranges, or how much you were willing to pay for them the last time?"That's an example of how ridiculous this question is. The farmer wants ME to tell HIM how much HIS oranges are worth to me?It's a great question for the farmer
(or the employer), but an absolutely terrible question for the consumer
(or job candidate).