You Want A Raise? Useful Steps To Take When You Want To Ask For A Raise

This article is for my readers out there who are being robed
off their due. have you been due for a raise? Is your Boss
acting on it or is he just silent about it? do you wish to take
drastic steps to reclaiming your due?
If yes!
Here are some useful and professional tips that would help
you.
1. Find Out How Much Others Working in Your Field are
Earning
The first thing you should do before you ask for a raise is
learn about typical salaries in your field. You can get this
information by using salary calculator tools like and
looking at salary surveys. If you belong to a professional
association, check with it to see if it has salary
information available. Begin by looking at the
organization’s Web Site.
1. Figure Out How Much You Can Earn
Salary calculators and surveys generally present you with
a range of salaries. You must determine where you
should fit into this range. To do this, consider the number
of years you’ve been working in the field and the length of
time you’ve worked for your current employer.
2. Evaluate the Financial Health of Your Employer
If your employer is having financial problems this is not
the right time to ask for a raise. As an employee, you are
probably aware of your company’s financial health, but
don’t rely on the office grapevine alone. Do some
company research, which includes looking at financial
reports and following business news.
3. Prepare Your Argument
You really shouldn’t approach asking your boss for a
raise as an argument, but you may have to make your
case. Think of it as selling yourself just as you would do
if you were trying to get a prospective employer to hire
you. Make a list of all the things you’ve accomplished for
the employer. Start with the most recent
accomplishments and work your way backwards. Also
make a list of your relevant skills — the things that make
you successful at doing your job.
4. Decide What You Will Do if You Get Turned Down or
Don’t Get the Raise You Want
Before you walk into your boss’s office to ask for a raise
think about what you will do if she says “no” or agrees to
give you a raise that is much smaller than the one you
want. Will you quit your job or will you wait a while and
then ask for a raise at a later date? Your answer may
depend on what your boss says. For example, has she
turned you down because of your performance? If so, ask
yourself if her criticisms are valid. If they are, think about
what changes you can make. If they aren’t, you may want
to go where you are appreciated. If there is some other
reason you were turned down, talk to your boss to find
out if she expects the situation to change. If she does,
find out when you can talk about this again.
5. Set Up an Appointment to Talk to Your Boss
Show your boss how serious you are about asking for a
raise. Treat this as a business meeting. Set up a time to
meet with your boss. Don’t discuss your raise with him
by email, at the water cooler, or by telephone (unless you
and your boss don’t work at the same location).
6. Present Your Case
Your boss may agree to give you a raise immediately.
You may have to do nothing more than ask her for one.
Wouldn’t that be nice? If that doesn’t happen you may
have to do more to convince your boss you should get a
raise. Present the material you gathered earlier, including
the typical salaries in your field and your
accomplishments.