[EwanG]

I find this interesting because one of the first questions most HR folks ask is what salary range (or hourly rate if consulting) you are expecting. So it's fine if they ask first?

I'm afraid I've gotten to the point where I put my salary or rate in bold in my messages because it quickly winnows out the recruiters who want 10 years experience for a starting salary/rate, and those who didn't actually read my message. I know the later because before I schedule the first call I point out that my rate was in my message and "they're ok with that?"

Personally (control group of 1) the only thing that would get me to move from my current position is if it was a completely remote opportunity. In that case I am less curious about dollars since giving me something I want is worth giving you something you want :-)