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I've learned to either A. Tell them exactly what you're looking for or B. Give a range for ex: 60-65k. There's absolutely nothing wrong giving them a number. If it's in-person, be CONFIDENT when asked. Remember, you rock! You're ALL THAT and a-bag-of-chips. It's taken me years and experience to bodly answer a salary requirement! I think they would appreciate a direct answer.
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I look up on glassdoor what they are paying, and if it's a range I'd accept, I would put the top end of what seems like they are paying. Usually, just a little bit more.
When I’m in desperate need bc I’ve been laid off, I always put the bare minimum that I’d be willing to accept bc I don’t want to waste my time in interviews for positions less than that and also don’t want them to bypass me bc I put too high of a number also. When I’m laid off I’ll accept significantly less than I would if I was applying while I have a job.
If I’m not in the midst of or expecting to be laid off, I put what I want bc I don’t want them contacting me nor do I want to waste time interviewing for roles for less than what it would take for me to leave my current role.