Hello guys,
I was wondering from your past experiences, how often do employers in the financial industry actually request W-2 forms/pay stubs from potential hires to verify compensation…
Is this common practice or not really?
Thanks for the input
I’ve never been asked to produce one, but I’ve also never lied and it’s never been questionalbe.
Why even risk it?
I can’t say I’ve ever been asked. I generally have tried to avoid answering questions regarding my prior compensation, since really it’s only used against you in salary negotiations.
I have been asked. Often it is part of a full backround screen for criminal history, debt (can indicate gambling addiction or potential leverage to make you do crazy sh!t), drug screen and education background.
Don’t risk it. If they try to lowball you and it’s still a bump, take the job and leave in a year for a good increase. Anymore, companies don’t frown on a little job hopping, especially if it’s early in your career and there is a rational reason for it.