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[quote=Anonymous]I think it's pretty common to provide your current salary but there is also generally a place to write desired salary.  If you're applying to a large company they probably have a salary band for the position - I know mine does - and we've offered 20%+ increases to qualified candidates to get them into the band.  I would imagine any position that doesn't ask as part of the initial online application will ask if you're selected for interview.  And I think there are ways to negotiate if you can find out the market rate for the position.

On the other hand, we also have government contracts that limit the increase you can offer someone to 5% without special approval - and some Agreement Officers flat out refuse to approve any increases above that, but I personally would mention any crazy award restrictions in the first interview.  But not disclosing your salary history isn't an option for those positions - you sign a govt form attesting to the salary history as part of your complete application.

So I think it depends what type of job you're applying for, but I would probably just disclose unless it really seems like an optional part of the application.  Good luck!
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