FairLibraryJobs
At FLJ we believe every job at every level should have a stated salary.
@AECOM is currently advertising a role that doesn't #ShowTheSalary …
https://informationprofessionaljobs.com/jobs/collections-librarian-manchester/1926-1/
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Collections Librarian, Manchester

At AECOM, we’re delivering a better world. We believe infrastructure creates opportunity for everyone. Whether it’s improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water or transforming skylines, our work helps people and...

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Feb 16, 2023 at 2:14pmWeb
Show threadFairLibraryJobsFeb 16, 2023
Our full reasoning is below, but in short there's broad evidence that non-transparency in pay perpetuates privilege while holding back underrepresented and/or marginalised applicants and can perpetuate gender, ethnicity and disability pay gaps
https://t.co/zNKlCABUBD
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Fair Library Job Manifesto The Fair Library Job Manifesto is based on three core principles: Transparency: Recruiters must be open and transparent about the role, its requirements and the processes and procedures used to assess these. Information must be freely available wherever possible without...

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Show threadFairLibraryJobsFeb 16, 2023
We polled on ads stating undisclosed salaries; 78% assume these would be anything but “competitive” and would pay less than the average for a job at that level so you’re likely to put off applicants.
https://twitter.com/FairLibraryJobs/status/1522588099284451328?s=20&t=Bgz5ctdRZ0FpIbkUdrt0Rw
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“You see a job ad with an undisclosed salary ('competitive' etc.) What do you assume the salary will be compared to the average for a job at that level?”

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Show threadFairLibraryJobsFeb 16, 2023
Good apps also take time: we polled >100 library workers and 60% told us they spend over 5 hours completing an application. They also need to check the job is viable, including housing, transport and caring costs
https://twitter.com/FairLibraryJobs/status/1522179559805833218?s=20&t=OlgQDU_dq9mUBUEJtm085w
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How long does it usually take you to complete a job application from scratch? Inc. writing, proofing, editing, getting feedback etc. [For context we're asking because we're seeing a lot of jobs lately saying they'll close vacancies early if they receive 'enough' applications]

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Show threadFairLibraryJobsFeb 16, 2023
Withholding the most important piece of info about a job and expecting people to invest time & energy applying doesn’t show them respect
@AECOM should update the ad to include salary, re-advertising if necessary in case applicants who would have applied discounted it
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