Any idea on how to respond when you're asked what salary you're looking for during an HR screener and you're not sure what the market salary of the position is? I don't want to go too low or too high and screw myself. I know some people ask what range they have budgeted for the position but I've heard some HR managers don't like being asked that...

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I love when I get asked this question. It shows that the candidate is prepared.

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I appreciate your insight! The average market salary is more than double of what I'm currently making so I don't want to go too high or too low and screw myself. I'm definitely going to ask for a range when I'm asked this question before giving an answer!

I always ask the range for the position (only after they ask me the question above) to get an idea of their expectation. Some companies are willing to pay above market salary (or not) but you have to be willing to ask. It seems only fair and shows you are prepared to negotiate.

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Thank you!! I'll definitely be asking that today.

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