What are your salary expectations?

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1st Answer Example
2nd Answer Example

The best way to discuss your salary expectations is to use your current earnings as an example. Be open, and honest. Transparency is the best choice when salary based questions arise.

"Currently, I earn a base salary of $66,000 per year plus health benefits. I would like to stay in the same range or slightly higher."

"I am looking for a base salary of $68-72,000 in my next position."

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How to Answer: What are your salary expectations?

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2. What are your salary expectations?

How to Answer

The best way to discuss your salary expectations is to use your current earnings as an example. Be open, and honest. Transparency is the best choice when salary based questions arise.

1st Answer Example

"Currently, I earn a base salary of $66,000 per year plus health benefits. I would like to stay in the same range or slightly higher."

2nd Answer Example

"I am looking for a base salary of $68-72,000 in my next position."

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