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If you make it to the interview before salary history comes up,
first thank your lucky stars. This really is the optimal situation
for sharing your salary history.
You now have the opportunity to put your salary in context and have
the added benefit of the interviewer's body language.
You can use these strategies if you find yourself in a tight spot:
- Shift focus to the salary you're seeking or that the job would command.
- Provide an idea of what you've earned without giving a specific dollar amount. For example, you could say you earned "in the 40s."
- Point out that other benefits (stock options, annual bonuses) boosted your pay package beyond just your base salary. If you adopt this strategy, you may still be asked to provide a number. If so, consider giving a range.
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