Workwise: What salary should I put in my job application?


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Stating your salary expectations can be a tricky business as many employers still use them as a criterion to select applicants. Photo: dpa

If you're looking for a job, then prepare to see plenty of requests to send an application stating your salary requirements.

That may leave you wondering what best to write, as figuring out the appropriate salary requirement is not necessarily a straightforward business. So it is worth taking some time to answer the question.Why do companies even ask your salary requirements in the application in the first place?

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