I want a raise!
19 January 2011
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You work incredibly hard, you finish at impossible hours, you are 200% invested in your work, and you feel you deserve a raise. It's time to take the bull by the horns and ask for a meeting with your boss, but before that, make sure you prepare your argument to maximize your chances.
A few tips for negotiating your raise:
Prepare for your interview:
You need to be well-prepared to negotiate your salary; you must know your worth and demonstrate it. Have a specific goal. Don't hesitate to state the amount you want to your manager so they know what you're aiming for and can advocate for your interests with management.
Prepare your arguments:
Present strong arguments to justify a higher salary. You have more responsibilities than before, a heavier workload, you've become better at your job… Avoid arguments like: I'm saving for a new car or an apartment; that won't work.
Be flexible:
It's unlikely your boss will grant you exactly what you ask for. Therefore, leave room for negotiation by setting a minimum you want to achieve; you must be ready to compromise.
Set aside your emotions:
When we defend something we care about, we often get carried away quickly, and our emotions take over. Stay calm and try to be as professional as possible, even if you don't get what you want right away. Also, try to understand your direct manager's arguments because, even if they are on your side, understand that they don't decide your salary alone, or perhaps not at all.
Be reasonable:
Don't ask for an unusually large raise all at once; you're sure not to receive a raise at all. Aim for a realistic amount, otherwise you risk being disappointed.
Choose the right time:
Don't ask for a raise when a colleague has just been laid off, or when the atmosphere at the office is bad, or objectives haven't been met…
Posted January 19, 2011
Article written by The ReKrute.com team
A few tips for negotiating your raise:
Prepare for your interview:
You need to be well-prepared to negotiate your salary; you must know your worth and demonstrate it. Have a specific goal. Don't hesitate to state the amount you want to your manager so they know what you're aiming for and can advocate for your interests with management.
Prepare your arguments:
Present strong arguments to justify a higher salary. You have more responsibilities than before, a heavier workload, you've become better at your job… Avoid arguments like: I'm saving for a new car or an apartment; that won't work.
Be flexible:
It's unlikely your boss will grant you exactly what you ask for. Therefore, leave room for negotiation by setting a minimum you want to achieve; you must be ready to compromise.
Set aside your emotions:
When we defend something we care about, we often get carried away quickly, and our emotions take over. Stay calm and try to be as professional as possible, even if you don't get what you want right away. Also, try to understand your direct manager's arguments because, even if they are on your side, understand that they don't decide your salary alone, or perhaps not at all.
Be reasonable:
Don't ask for an unusually large raise all at once; you're sure not to receive a raise at all. Aim for a realistic amount, otherwise you risk being disappointed.
Choose the right time:
Don't ask for a raise when a colleague has just been laid off, or when the atmosphere at the office is bad, or objectives haven't been met…
Posted January 19, 2011
Article written by The ReKrute.com team
