A reader is seeking advice on how to ask for a salary range before a job interview, concerned about potentially wasting time on interviews if the salary is not aligned with expectations.
The reader is currently at the upper salary range for the type of job they applied for and does not want to take a step backwards.
They received an email about scheduling an in-person interview, which they find unusual for a first-round interview, and are willing to proceed if the salary expectations are clear.
In the past, pressing for salary info before an interview has sometimes changed the tone of the conversation or led to companies not responding, prompting the reader to seek advice on how to handle this situation delicately.