Have you ever run across a job posting that asked you to include your “salary requirements” or “salary history”? This can be a difficult subject to approach during your job hunt, particularly if you ...

There is no reason on earth for a recruiter to ask for your salary history. They don't need it, but we can easily understand why they want it! If I knew how much you got paid at your last job, that ...

Avoid throwing out a wildly overinflated number, as it may backfire. An effective rule of thumb is to request about 20% more than you really want, so there is ample room for negotiations. It’s always ...