Months after submitting my application for a position that aligned 100% with my experience, I scored a phone interview. The recruiter was very polite, but refused to even suggest the salary, saying it was proprietary or something like that. To be clear, I didn't bring up the salary question, she asked me what my expectations were. I didn't want to price myself out, so I asked what the range was. On top of that, after saying I was definitely a good candidate and that I'd be referred to the hiring manager, I got a rejection a few days later. I suspect the hiring manager wanted to hire someone he already knew and who didn't have anywhere near my experience, and who was a white male. If you are a Latina in NC (or anywhere), good luck getting a position.