7. Do not ever discuss salary

7. Do not ever discuss salary on the phone. It’s quite likely that one of the first questions asked in a phone interview will be, “How much are you making now?” or “What are your salary expectations?” It’s way too soon for you to reveal that kind of information. In fact, it could cost you tens of thousands a year in lost earnings! In Chapter 8 you will see why bringing up salary at such an early stage is not advisable. That chapter will also thoroughly discuss the techniques for politely and tactfully postponing salary talk until you have a firmer idea of where you stand with the company. Note, however, that if you’re talking to a professional search firm, it is OK to discuss salary early on in the job search process. The recruiters at the search firm need to know your salary range in order to find an appropriate position for you.

Group Interviews
As if one interviewer isn’t enough, you may be asked to speak to three or four interviewers at a time. This is called a group, or panel interview. The content of the interview and your answers will not be any different than they would be with a single interviewer, but your greeting, eye contact, and follow-up will change a little. Remember these three tips:

Taken from : Fearless Interviewing - How To Win The Job

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