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I have been laid off recently due to downsizing. I am currently applying for jobs and one question has caught me a little off-guard. When asked about salary expectations, how should I respond?

"$xx/year" - I want this much and nothing less... but perhaps nothing more?
"approx $xx/year" - You're looking to shell out about this amount for me, so let's negotiate?
"$xx-xx/year" - something within this range?
"approx $xx-xx/year" - Look to spend within this range, let's talk.

How does this all fare with everyone? Are there are any HR directors out there (especially in Canada, perhaps looking for IT work!) that would care to let me know how I should respond?

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