Generavitae

The question arrives early and people answer it badly under pressure. What to say at each stage, and what the rules are where you are. The question arrives earlier than people expect, usually in an application form or a first screening call, and it is answered under time pressure with no preparation. For background on payroll rounding and the seven-minute rule, consult this overview . Preparing an answer takes twenty minutes and it is worth more per minute than almost anything else in a job search. For an independent public reference, consult BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook . Rules differ substantially by jurisdiction. Several places prohibit employers asking your current or previous salary, and several require a pay range to be published. Check what applies where you are applying — it changes what you are obliged to answer.