Job applicants who are asked about their current salary during an interview may not have to provide the information, according to guidance from employment experts.
The issue concerns a common interview question about an applicant’s existing pay. Rather than treating the question as one that must automatically be answered, candidates are advised to consider how they wish to respond.
The guidance focuses on helping applicants manage discussions about salary during the recruitment process. It highlights that a candidate can choose not to disclose their current earnings when asked by a prospective employer.
How an applicant handles the question may form part of wider conversations about pay during the hiring process. The advice is intended to help candidates understand their options before deciding what information to share.
The guidance provides a response to a specific interview situation: being asked about current salary. It does not suggest that applicants should ignore other questions or information requests made during recruitment.
