No. I'd never bring it up at the first interview. It makes. It sound as if that's the only thing that matters when the company wants to know what you're bring to the company. You can probably find out on the Internet or by asking around.

Unless they bring it up, no. It makes you look neady and only in it for a pay check. Wait until the second interview. It may seem like a waste of time, but is finding the right fit for yourself really a waste? You won't know until you knock on some doors.

When you apply always say you want $1.00 more than your last job. Never take any less than half as much as you were making.

You got to know which one is paying the most i wouldn't bring the conversation up until the end of the interview

What are the position? Are they here in Las Vegas.

Frankly, it is not unreasonable to ask you to invest 30-60 minutes of your time in an interview before asking about compensation. You are asking them to invest several THOUSAND dollars in hiring you, so you can at least be patient and "work your way around" to the topic.

But when that topic DOES come up, remember the old maxim of financial negotiations; "He who speaks first, LOSES." And also understand that the company's reasonable objective is to hire the best talent for the least money, while your self interest is (understandably) to get the highest wage for your efforts. So how do you avoid "selling yourself short" if they might have paid you more, or pricing yourself out of the market by asking for more than they have budgeted? May I suggest the following strategy, which I always use when asked the critical question, "So how much would you be looking to earn?"

I always ask the interviewer, "If you were to offer me a position, what percentage of my efforts would you expect?" (This usually gets a somewhat perplexed look...) Then I proceed to answer my own question, "You would expect 100% of my efforts, correct? You would rightly expect that I should give my fullest attention to detail, contribute my best ideas and attitudes, generally offer my very BEST effort to any and all duties which I may be assigned. Now, I don't know what your salary range might be, but I am committed to giving you that very best effort, and I would expect that, given my skills and experience, it is not unreasonable to ask that you would make your very BEST offer!"

This puts your commitment firmly before them (without mentioning a number), and "puts the ball back in their court" to be first to do so. Be prepared for that shrewd manager who may persist, "No, REALLY, what would you be willing to start at?" by restating your position of commitment to excellence and AGAIN asking them to consider their best offer for someone of your caliber. If they STILL insist that you speak first you may feel compelled do so, but be aware that this company may be one where you may soon find yourself unsatisfied and feeling trapped rather than appreciated. Just one possible strategy for those who have the confidence to do so. Maranatha

I do feel that asking about salary is important but I feel there are ways to work the interview toward your advantage with asking questions of your own. Asking about salary or hourly is important to know before you decide whether it's the job you want. I feel that mentioning salary isn't necessarily wrong in a first interview but mentioning how much you want can work against you because it takes negotiation out of meeting a set salary.

I have walked into interviews and politely said after shaking the interviewers hand, So I am not wasting your time or mine, I need to be in this salary range. Is this position budgeted to help me accomplish this? The interviewer usually responds favorably with a yes or no. You know your worth, best to start with a proper understanding rather then go through the 30 to 60 minute interview only to find the pay is too low.

Salary is usually negotiable so I would not bring it up at the first interview because it may come across poorly to the interviewer.

I wouldn't bring it up at the interview unless I'm asked. Talk $$ when you get to the offer stage of the job.