Can you put salary requirements and salary history on a cover letter?

How should you put salary requirements in a cover letter?

• Answer:

  Towards the end of your letter when your wrapping things up let them know your salary requirments (you can even let them know what you made at your last job if it will help)and that with your experience and knowledge that you would prove to be a valuable asset to them. Answer The answer I've always been told is not to list salary requirements, certainly if you haven't been asked. If you have been asked, still don't list a number. You don't know what they're willing to pay and a random figure could disclude you before anyone even reads the resume. Instead, dance around the question, stating something like, "With regard to salary, I am negotiable on this point. I'm confident we can reach a comfortable figure when the time comes.