The first thing you should never do is quote your salary in your résumé.  Many times employers will ask you what type of salary you expect. This can be very difficult if you have never given any thought to the question.  Also if you have no idea what the salaries are, anything you say is going to be guesswork.

Prepare yourself well, and know what salary you were expecting or salaries that are being offered for such positions. If you do have some idea what you are expecting, give a range of what is reasonable. Do not be demanding and ask for something extravagant. You may even be asked how much you were paid in the previous job and you should not be specific. Just a ball park figure.

With today’s economic recession, you will have to be flexible in what you want and what you get. You can always ask if there are any bonuses, what other things are offered besides the salary. The point is to be tactful and not be greedy. The economics today have made available a glut of good quality people all looking for the same job you are.