Pay and comp prior to the first interview
If you'd like to give up all of your negotiating position and power, then by all means, insist on compensation discussions prior to the first interview.
I've gone on a series of interviews with a company who was willing to pay a lot less than I was willing to accept. I kept my mouth shut. I met with HR, hiring managers, peer-level employees and a couple of executives. I kept my mouth shut. They drafted an offer that was less than I was making. I thanked them for the offer and let them know that I was sorry, but I had to decline.
Now the hiring manager was being looked at by a couple of executives, a couple of peers and HR.
I got the offer I wanted... because I *DID NOT* insist on the details of the compensation package prior to the first.. or second... or third interview.
