When HR asks what the salary expectation is, try to avoid a specific amount. 

For example, if your current salary is KES. 50,000 and the target for a new job is KES.70,000, avoid continuing to say KES70,000.

Why? Maybe the company can actually negotiate a salary of KES.70,000 to KES.90,000 for the position you are applying for! So, give the opportunity to negotiate more wisely.

Here's an example you can make:

1. Ask for a salary range
"What is the salary range for this position?"
- Usually HR will give you a salary range, or they may ask you to provide your own budget.

2. If you don't want to give your own budget, you can say
"I need to know the range before we move forward, or I'm sure your range will be something I'd be amenable to."

3. But if HR urges you to state your estimate, try to talk
"Based on my research and experience, I believe a fair range for this role would be around KES.70,000 to KES.100,000, but I'm open to discussing further based on your budget and expectations."

This way, you can still maintain your room for salary negotiation while it shows that you have done your research on the salary range for the position.

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