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Be prepared for the salary expectations question before you have your first interview.
This question continues to frighten most job candidates as no one really knows how to answer it and when it might come up.
Best practice is to prepare (before your first interview!) to be able to answer it. I’ve seen it appear in initial screens, second rounds and final round interviews -- so basically at any stage in the interview process.
Here is a great guide from TheMuse.com with strategies for how to answer this question. Note: asking about prior salary is now illegal in some cities/states & here is another TheMuse.com guide on how to tactfully answer that type of question.
