# Ask for the salary band before you name a number

- Tags: salary, negotiation, interview, professional
- Author: @admin
- Published: 2026-08-20T22:40:00.000Z
- URL: https://openpromptdatabase.com/p/33297827-a21c-43b5-a853-9e1f630ed34d

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I have a screen with #company# for #role#. Write what I say when they ask my expectations. I want their band first. Calm, not coy. 4–6 sentences plus a fallback if they push. Market context: #market#