The things we do in interviews or talks with the boss that can sabotage our salary

(WXYZ) - With companies starting to hire again -- at least a little bit -- many people are starting to look for new work. Or it may be time to sit down with the boss for your annual review. In either case, you'll want to know about the top salary negotiating mistakes that could cost you several thousand dollars a year.

Despite the latest weak economic news, consumers are shopping....  Auto dealers are selling cars ... And home sales are better than they've been in 3 years.

That could mean job opportunities.

But US News & World Report says many of us are so thrilled to get a job we make big mistakes. It says the top salary mistakes include:

•       not knowing the salary range for that job: do your homework first.
•       relying on salary websites for information:  instead, talk to people in your line of work.
•       discussing salary in your cover letter or resume.
•       and accepting their initial pay offer: you'll be stuck with it forever.