Addressing Salary Requirements in a Cover Letter
By CAREEREALISM-Approved Expert, Jessica Holbrook Hernandez
Job advertisements sometimes ask you to specify salary requirements when submitting your application. But many job seekers feel uncomfortable revealing their desired salary before they’ve even scheduled an interview. If you’re one of those people, don’t worry—there are some ways to comply with the employer’s request while avoiding having to [...]
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