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Answering "What are you looking for in terms of salary?" is a tricky question to answer, especially early on in the interview process. Dodging the question by asking "I'd actually like to talk a little more about the job responsibilities" is a good way to deflect. Try to prepare yourself by using tools like PayScale and Glassdoor to find out what other people earn for similar jobs at the company. It's important to remember there's more to your income than your salary; you can feel comfortable including your benefits, 401(k) matching, and bonuses when talking about your current compensation.

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