Be prepared to answer it well and with confidence by keeping these suggestions in mind. Show the interviewer your skills and worth by explaining your accomplishments before discussing salary, Magas says. "You need to convince them that the work you've done and are capable of doing warrants greater compensation because of its value and your value". By swaying the conversation away from salary and toward your skills you can show you're a good fit for the company, and by the time they bring up salary again, they may be willing to offer more than they would have earlier.