Where should I put a salary request when putting together a resume' and cover letter?

Question

I was asked to provide this information along with submission of the resume' and cover letter.

Answer 1

From most all the job site and articles that I read, you are not suppose to put it down, even if they are requesting it. You should put down "Be be dicussed...." or something like that. Because you only dicuss about salary after they offer you the position. If you put it down, you might either sell yourself short (lower than what the have in mind), or over confident (put down too high than what they have in mind). So be tactful and do NOT put it down...

Answer 2

I have seen some resume formats that include this option.

Some employers prefer this over the regular standard formats

If they asked you, then use this particular resume format. It comes after work experience and simply reads "Preferred or expected salary requirement"

Just fill it up with numbers, or if you want to be safe, define the basic range, and put in the extra work that you think should net you more money. If you have not been interviewed yet, you can put the "to be discussed"here since you have no knowledge of the complete job description.

Answer 3

You should never list salary expectations on a resume. Remuneration will usually be discussed with the recruitment agent being the middleman. If the company is not using a recruitment agent and you are applying directly, then let them bring it up in the interview. It is not a conversation you should initiate.

Answer 4

Nowhere. That is something to be discussed if there is mutual interest in the position. If asked, just say "To be discussed later."