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[quote=Anonymous]I hire a lot of people and I agree with Corporate recruiter.  It's so I know if I can afford you. 
Also, it's a frame of reference.  If I interview A who makes $90K, B who make $100K and C who makes $120K, I'm probably going to like C best, because she probably has the most experience.  However, she will cost more.  Then I need to evaluate.  A seems really smart and a lot of upward potential and seems like a bargain at $90K.  B seems just like A, but is already making $100K.  C seems the best but is already making $120K and I know we can't offer more than $130K with little room left for raises.

I'll probably extend an offer to A at $115K that will make her ecstatic, and still lower than my max, with potential to give her good raises if she performs well.

So, yes, tell your salary.  If someone balks when I ask them salary- no 2nd interview.  I easily get 30 resumes (once I got 140 resumes) for 1 position, and I interview 5-8 candidates.  If you are difficult at all, you are not considered.[/quote]

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