If you HAVE a current salary, and you are looking, then the best thing to do (to save your time and theirs) is not to interview for jobs that do not meet some expected level higher than what you have.
For example, if you are getting 45/hr then you just tell recruiters you are looking for 55/hr
This may cut you out of the chance they were willing to go to 65/ hr, but that’s the trouble with negotiations... you never know what cards the other guy is holding.
So... Your best benefit is to tell them what you are looking for (I have done it that way for the last 20 years)
Spot on. Your strategy has worked well for me for the last 16 years. Oh, and I have ALWAYS had a current salary.
good answer