You’re feeling good. Your interviewer seems impressed, the flexibility benefits are a dream, and you’re daring to think it might just be in the bag when, all of a sudden, boom! Out of nowhere comes the ‘What’s your current salary?’ challenge. Oh noooo! How should you respond? What approach will put you in the strongest negotiating position? Should you exaggerate, mumble a ballpark figure, or refuse to answer completely?

Wait a minute. Stop! There’s no need to panic. As