5.) Determine your strategy to ask for a raise. Get prepared to explain, in a straightforward and factual manner, why you believe your work effort should be rewarded with more money. You need to be able to justify why you deserve a pay raise. Ask yourself what your “value add” is to your company. Why should your manager pay you more? Look for ways to quantify your performance. Obtaining a pay raise is very much about your timing, your strategy, and your justification. Be rational, be reasonable, and be unemotional.
I also believe when it comes to asking for a raise, knowing what NOT to do is as important as knowing what to do. Check out Scott Reeves' Seven No-Nos When Asking For A Raise -- it will open your eyes to what to stay away from when preparing to ask for your next pay hike. Go get ‘em!
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I manage people in the large company and often the biggest hurdle is honestly understanding how your work stands up against others. It is good to ask 'what would improve my performance or what do you see as my strongest attribute'. We all have areas we can work on and improving our strengths and understanding our weak points (which you delegate to others) will bring your job satisfaction.
Thanks for the advice.
Robin
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