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[quote=Anonymous]It's a dance OP. It's in the company's best interest to get you to name a number first and it's in your best interest to have the company name a number first. The party that holds out longest "wins" that battle, but it can't feel like a war.

Your best out is if salary information is proprietary at your current firm - look that up & be 100% sure. Alternatively, here's how you tango:

Interviewer: What's your current salary?
You: I think it makes sense to learn more about the position and determine whether it's a good fit before getting into numbers. 
Interviewer: well, I can't refer you until I have a number. 
You: I'm looking to make $60K
Interviewer: but how much are you making now?

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See, the interviewer begins to sound rude when pressing more than two times. Chances are you'll need 2-3 deflection lines ready. Have four to be safe. There are few (and it is very few) employers who won't consider you if you don't divulge your salary information. It's your call whether you're desperate enough to be pushed into that. If you're not, remember that while interviewing: you're not desperate and you don't have to do anything that's not in your own interest. [/quote]

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