Understand your company's policy on salaries and raises. You may have to be with the company a specified length of time to get a raise. Find out how long and act at the right time.
If you are getting the maximum salary for your position, you may ask for a promotion or a re-classification. Do everything you can after studying the company policy book.Know The Decision-Maker
You have to
convince the person who has the authority to give raises that you deserve one. If that person is above your boss, prepare to convince your boss and his superiors that you deserve a raise.
Do You Deserve A Raise?
You must find out if you deserve a raise. Only after you are sure you deserve one will others be sure you do. Rate yourself. Try to look at yourself through your boss's and your fellow workers' eyes. Do they think
you deserve a raise?
How To Justify A Raise
Tell them about your accomplishments that helped the company. Show them how much you saved the company through your actions. Get to know what your skills are worth
for another company in the same area. Present your company with that information. Present it to them in a very non-agressive manner. tell the company what you will be able to do for them in the future.
Tell them how
you will benefit the company with your new raise. tell them how your value has increased since you have been with the company. Don't mention anything about your personal needs for the money.
Be Able To Handle Rejection
If you are rejected for a raise, be able to cope with it. Deal with the rejection before you ask your boss for a raise so you will know how to handle the situation.
Remember, expect the best prepare for the worst.
Know What You Want
Before you speak to your boss know exactly how much more money you expect, both in terms of dollars and percentage. If you know your boss
will negotiate with you, ask for more than you actually want. In this way you will get what you want or more.
