To apply for a job

[FawnFrenchieMum]

where the advertised salary isn’t enough?

For example (but not true figures), post says salary between £40k- £45k, I would want to match at least my current salary of say £50k.

Am I wasting everyone’s time or will they sometimes budge for the right experience?

I think it depends if its public or private sector tbh, I know public sector tend to have less wiggle room in the budget.

You could always give them a call and see what they say? There is normally a number/email on the application to have an informal chat about the role.

Good luck!

Depends on the sector.
I work at a university and we would only pay the grade advertised and would put someone on the bottom end of the scale unless there was a very good reason to do otherwise.

Yeah we wouldn’t be able to go above the rate for the job so no wriggle room
here. I would never waste my time on something with a salary that didn’t work for me.

It’s private sector. Aware that public sector have strict bandings.

Personally I wouldn't apply but that's because when I move roles (even lateral internal moves) I expect a pay increase.

Moving to a role where your salary expectations are more than top of band might mean they'll match but make it difficult to give you a pay increase without you getting a promotion.

That being said advertised bands are directional and not set in stone so you requesting such a small percentage above the advertised salary isn't a bad thing. Worst they say is no and you've now got more interview experience