If it’s not a required field on an online form, leave it blank. If the “desired salary” field requires you to enter a figure, however, you have a couple of options:
- Enter $0, $1, or $10 (the minimum number you can) — it will be clear you’re not answering the questions (most employers will know you aren’t offering to work for free).
- Enter $999,999 (or the highest number you can). Like answering $0, this shows you are purposely avoiding the question.
- If you can, enter a range — some online forms will allow you to enter two numbers.
- You can enter your desired salary — but know that it may lead to you being screened out (if it’s too high), or being offered a lower salary in the interview.
Just a few tips to keep in mind when you include your salary requirements on job applications.
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