2. Deflect the Starting Salary Requirement Question

Even though you’re at a job interview, you should view it as a card game when it comes to sharing information about your required salary, said Denise Dudley, author of the book “Work It! Get In, Get Noticed, Get Promoted."

If you feel that you must state a number, Peter Yang, co-founder of the resume-writing service ResumeGo, said, “Make a high first offer."

"Some people are hesitant to propose a large salary because they're afraid that it'll look ridiculous," said Yang. "In reality, there is no downside to this, and starting off the discussion with a large number often deters your future employer from lowballing you or proposing a figure that is significantly smaller than your original proposal.”