No reliable signals to identify low-paying employers before offer stage
Job seekers repeatedly encounter employers who advertise competitive salaries but lowball candidates at the offer stage. There is no systematic way to filter or identify these employers during the application process. This creates wasted time and erodes trust in the hiring process.
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