Salary expectations: how do you answer? - what worked for you?

I have been out of work for 11 weeks and feel pressure to accept less. I worked as a hotel front-desk agent before this. I also do not want to sell myself short.

Check several sources for pay in Omaha, then pick a range where the low end is one you can live with.

Asking about the range for the role first worked for me. Some recruiters share it.