This allows you to reveal your self-confidence. In addition, this levels the playing field if there are two candidates, says Barowsky. If you're currently underpaid, answering such a question directly will work against you. You could be hired at a much lower figure than the other person would have received. Get the Employer to Say a Number First.
All employers have some type of salary range in mind.
And they most often can play with that range, says Barowsky. They have information you are not privy to. When you don't know what the employer has in mind, you can underbid yourself. Employers will jump on that. So find out what the range is before you state any salary requirements.