What are your salary expectations?

Focus on explaining your current salary and benefits and that you would like to stay in the same range or slightly higher, based on your experience. If you are more comfortable giving a range, shoot for higher than you want, so there is room for negotiation. However, do not name a range higher than the job description lists, or you might talk yourself out of a job.

If the job announcement lists a salary range of 90,000 to 105,000 per year based on experience, avoid asking for less than or more than the agency's budget. If you ask for less than offered, it shows you do not value your education and experience. If you ask for more than suggested, the interviewer may be hesitant to hire you unless you have advanced skills and expertise that will significantly benefit their organization.

"I am currently making 100,000 per year with full medical benefits. I want to stay in the same range or slightly higher, based on my experience and qualifications. I want to earn what is fair in this industry, given my blend of education and expertise."