LogFAQs > #961951214

That is a bit of a complex question. The short answer is that hardly ever happens unless it is a business that you shouldn't apply for because any good business is going to go through recruiters (either hired by the company or a 3rd party firm) that know how to navigate the legalities of that. If the owner themselves is doing the recruiting then it is a shitty and most likely shady business.

Most times when you apply to a job, they want you to tell them how much you deserve, not the other way around. They really don't want to be in a position where they offer what they think is a good deal, only for you to laugh in their face because it is half of what you make currently. And yea, part of that is being reasonable on your end and knowing how much you are worth (and what you can reasonably get).

Finally, I know in most places I have worked there is a rule that recruiters can't contact you about internal postings (jobs within the same company you currently work for), but you are encouraged to search for and apply to them if you are interested.