Question about previous pay on job application?

Ok, I worked at my former job for almost 6 years (small company that I helped my boss develop). I was his first employee and started at $31,000/yr salary. Once we started hiring others at an hourly wage, I requested to have my salary changed to non-exempt/hourly b/c I was the only one working overtime regularly.





When I left my "salary" would have been $47,736. Can I put $48,000 on the online application for previous pay, since I don't want them to know I was paid hourly?





I'm scared and freaking out b/c I had to work really hard to get this interview.

Question about previous pay on job application?
Speaking as a VP who has hired many, many people, and read (skimmed) literally thousands of resumes, I can tell you with all sincerity, no one cares if you "round up", so long as you don't do it by a large percentage. No one will give a second thought to $264. Where you will run into trouble is if you directly lie regarding your method of pay, salary vs. hourly. If they ask the direct question, give them the same answer outlined in your question. Chances are excellent they won't ask.





I will say that if you expect to "climb the ladder", you better get used to working hours you don't get paid for, especially in the earlier stages of your career. The good news is that as you rise through the ranks, and gain more responsibility, you should find yourself working less and less, despite being paid more and more. Paradoxical, but true. I now rarely work more than fifty hours a week, whereas I have worked as many as 120 hours. No overtime.





The bottom line is this: present yourself in the best possible light, without flat out lying. This is merely selling yourself, and is expected of prospective hires in all but the most menial jobs. Best of luck!
Reply:Previous Employers will only provide verification of employement. NEVER put your previous salary down, it's none of their business!!! Your experience should speak for what you're worth. Just tell them what you want your salary to be......any more info and you'll just be shooting yourself in the foot! They will low ball you for sure. I've made three major employement moves over the last 10 years, and NEVER did I tell them what I previously made;


If they asked, I just polietly said "it was comparable with my peers" and they moved on to the next question. I have also done a lot of hiring in my career......I dont care what you've made befpre, but I will ask you what you're looking for now just to see if I can afford you or not.
Reply:First and foremost, I do not think you should worry about what you did.





If the company is interested in hiring you they will most likely do an employment verification and contact your former employers and inquire about your dates of employment, last salary or hourly rate and reason for leaving.





Most employers want to know what your "last" salary or hourly rate was when you left.





Hope this helps...





Best of luck with your interview!





God Bless.....
Reply:yes don't worry about that part
Reply:I don't see how being paid hourly would hurt your chances at getting a position. Most employers won't look at that adversely. "Salary" usually just refers to how much you were paid. So, putting down your annual amount (hourly rate x 40 hours x 52 weeks= annual income) into the "salary" field should work just fine. :)
Reply:Yes you can do that but you have to be honest and explain what you told us when they ask. If they don't ask its cool you don't have to bring it up and it is not being dishonest, if the employer were that interested they would ask. I used to do a lot of hiring and when it was necessary I always asked for the details I needed. Most of the time I only wanted to know what they were making so I could try to determine if I could match what they made and if they would stay or look for other work if I hired them.
Reply:don't freak out just put the 48000 in the salary area and get a good nite sleep. they just want to no a general amount so they can decide if they will pay anywhere near that amount.
Reply:that would be fine to put the 48,000 on the application. If the company would call about a reference they can only verfy that you worked there. Everything else is protected by the new privacy laws.