The dreaded question on salary expectations comes up from time to time during the interview process, and you know this well as a professional in the staffing industry. While there are many ways to answer this question, from being very direct with your expectations to leaving the door wide open, there are some things to think about before your interview to determine how to best answer this question. First, it is important to determine where you are in the interview process when this question comes up. If you are early in the interview process where multiple candidates are in play, you don't want to price yourself out of the process. Your research into the industry and organization you are interviewing with will also be vital. More often than not, it is best to give a pay range that you are willing to accept if offered the role. Be fair to yourself and your family while not setting the bar outside of the organization's pay range.