In a small Conference room in Dallas Downtown office of an ecommerce company –
Hiring Manager, HM – So I looked over your resume. Everything looks great. I think you are smart and would be a good fit for what we are looking for.
Candidate – I have a question though.
HM – Sure.
Candidate(nervously) – I do not have any background in Ecommerce. I have never worked in technology at all. I was an accountant before I was called for this job.
HM – But you have an MBA.
Candidate – Ah in that case …
An hour later …
HR Recruiter – So after meeting the hiring manager and the team, do you have any questions for me?
Candidate (hesitatingly): No I feel ok.
HR Recruiter : What are your salary expectations?
Candidate – About $130-140K.
HR Recruiter : Well but this is an entry level position that pays in 100K range.
Candidate: But I have 130 K in loans to repay.
HR Recruiter(unmoved) – So?
Candidate – And I have an MBA.
HR Recruiter – Ah in that case …