So I’m applying for a position at several different companies, all the same role. It’s an industry with very high turnover so within a few days of applying, three companies offered me an interview and all asked what my expected salary was (and like an idiot, I told them the industry average). Assuming I get more than one offer, what then? Do I lie and say I’ve been offered more elsewhere and ask them to match it? Do I set a higher salary expectation? Extra benefits? I’ve never been in this situation before and realistically know these companies need me more than I need them.