I had prepared well for skills, experience, and real examples—but this one question always made me pause. Giving a number too early felt risky. If i guessed low, i might undervalue myself. If i guessed high, i could be quietly removed from consideration, even before anyone fully understood what i could bring to the role.

How can a candidate politely avoid giving a salary number early in the process while still showing genuine interest in the role?

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I would say that I am open to discuss it and its not a major part of the decision.

That's a great way to put it!

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