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Tell me about your salary expectations

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Tell me about your salary expectations

Question: "Tell me about your salary expectations."

Answer: Turn the question around. Ask the interviewer to discuss the approximate pay range for the position.

"Based on our discussion, what do you feel an employee with my skills is worth?"

Describe your current compensation package in detail. Avoid giving a specific desired salary in the opening stages of discussion. If you give a number too high you may come across as greedy. If you give a number too low, you can lose out. Show genuine interest in the position. Inform the hiring authority that you will consider the strongest offer based on the skills you bring to the table.

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