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Talking Money

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Talking MoneyWhen employers ask for your salary history, they want to know the salary you earned for each employer listed on your CV, especially your last position.

When employers request your salary requirement, they want to know what salary you will accept if offered the job for which you're applying.

For many job seekers, discussing salary history can be an uncomfortable part of the job-hunting process. But knowing the difference between these two concepts is critical to your job-hunting success.

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