How do you answer the question: ‘What are your salary expectations?’? Is it a good idea to give specific salary or give a range?

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I turn it around so I don’t have to give a number. “Oh that reminds me, I wanted to ask if there was a salary range associated with this position”. And then, for example, they say the range is $75K-$100K and you are currently making $70K. You could say “$90K would be competitive” (even if you’d take less). Or you could ask “What does a $75K performer look like vs. a $100K performer” and then try and fit your skills/experience to what they’re looking for in the $100K performer.

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I do like that approach. I never really thought of asking what they think a $$ performer looks like through their eyes. I guess it’s because I’m not sure when to bring it up.

I always give a range that is significantly higher than what I make now and I will not accept not in that range.

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Good approach. I’d have to think of a good range for myself.

I always give a range that includes the top end of what they’ve said they can offer

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Oh good thinking

I like ranges; they give flexibility to both the person and the recruiter. Aiming for the higher end of what they are asking, it's a smart strategy if you can back it up with data and your research.

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Yes I think so too

I typically give a range but my desired salary is generally in the middle of that range. I don't want to price myself out of the job, but I don't want to lowball myself either.

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That’s true. I also feel I don’t want to low ball or say a high number just because.

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