I just went through one of the worst hiring experiences ever. I applied for a job as a public relations specialist. Research for the position in central ohio was between $45,000 and $75,000 per year. On my application I put I wanted to make $65,000. I had to take a writing and editing test and three interviews. Finally got the offer of $55,000. Asked for a day to talk it over with family and countered at $65,000. Basically, I said I knew there were alot of things to consider and that I'm sure we could find an outcome that would work for all in a very polite email. They called today and rescinded the offer. I think that was unprofessional considering they knew I wanted that upfront. Why put me through all the interviews if you didn't have what I wanted or why not just say that's all you could afford. It was like the number was a surprise. This seems so poorly handled and unprofessional on their in.