How To Respon to “The Salary Question” in an Interview

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If early in the interview you are asked what your salary expectations are, the best response is: "What would a person with my background and qualifications typically earn in this position with your company?" The best response if asked late in the interview process is: "I am ready to consider your very best offer." This is one time you don't want to be specific. If you give specifics, you lose - you will either be too low or too high, costing yourself thousands of dollars or possibly even keeping yourself from getting the job.

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