Salary Discussion

Be careful when applying online and during the preliminary stage of the interview process, there is always a chance that you will be asked how much money you're earning at your current position or how much you hope to earn in the near future. On occasions employers may want to discuss it before making you a job offer. However, you should not answer this question. By doing so you are taking the chance of disqualifying yourself before given a fair chance at interviewing because they have already decided rather they want can afford you or not. When faced with this situation, explain to the employer that you opted to discuss compensation only after receiving a job offer. Of course, only you can decide what the compensation should be, but I am assuming you have done you research and find out what the appropriate salary should be and what kind of benefit package the company is willing to offer by the time you arrive at the interview.

Good Luck!