Women Get Lower Salary Offers When They Won’t Say What They’re Making
Damned if you tell, damned if you don’t.
What's Behind the Gender Pay Gap?
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"What do you make in your current job?" For women, is there any good answer to that dreaded job-interview question?
Even not answering at all can ding what women earn, a new study has found. When job applicants are asked about their current salaries, women get penalized for demurring, while men benefit, according to a survey from PayScale Inc., a salary comparison website.