What is your current compensation, and what are your compensation expectations?

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Discussing compensation involves current salary, market rates, and expected salary based on experience and industry standards.

Current compensation: $70,000 annually, including benefits.
Market research indicates similar roles average $80,000 to $90,000.
Considering my experience and skills, I expect a salary in the range of $85,000 to $95,000.
Willing to negotiate based on the overall compensation package, including bonuses and stock options.

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Provide a salary range

The employer will very likely want a specific number, so another strategy is to give them a number or a range. Assuming your target salary is $47,000, you could say: I'm looking for a position which pays between $45,000 and $52,000 for a 35-hour work week

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What is your current compensation, and what are your compensation expectations?

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