Saying less can often get you more.
Many employers are desperate to know how much you make at your current job.
According to compensation data and software firm PayScale, about 43 per cent of jobseekers were asked the highly personal and controversial question.
While the majority of those surveyed raced ahead and answered the tricky question, it was found that 23 per cent refused to reveal how much they were currently getting paid.
But it's often a big mistake to answer that question, career experts say - at least if you want to get a fat raise with the new job.