I am working in the Public Sector and recently applied for some jobs as a Senior Developer. The jobs were offering about 5 to 10k more than what I am earning. I was asked for my current salary and when I told them they said that they are looking for someone on a bit more senior level.
They didn’t agree with me even when I told them that I have worked with external contractors who are doing what I am doing on a much higher salary than me and I honestly believe and know that my “senioraity” level is up to the par and I can prove that in an interview.
Question is what should I do the next time some recruiter asks me for the salary?
