You probably know how to make a case for a raise: by touting the tangible ways in which you’ve added value to the company. But once you’ve asked your boss, he or she will probably respond in one of three ways. Here’s how to handle each possible response and move the conversation toward your ultimate goal: getting a raise.
No time for modesty—this is the time to toot your own horn.
You wouldn’t haggle over the price of a used car without first referencing the Kelley Blue Book. And you wouldn’t want to talk to your boss about pay without first knowing what other people with similar responsibilities earn. Here’s where to start your research before asking for that raise.
If your performance evaluation is at least six months away, start tracking now the value you bring to your job, especially if you want a raise. That’s according to David Lorenzo, managing partner at The Gallup Organization and author of Career Intensity.
“Pssst! Did you know that Peter is making $45,000?” Finding out that someone with your title and job description makes more money than you can rattle your nerves. Here’s how to handle it.
January 1, 2005
Categorized in: Salary
In her first year with her current employer, Lancaster, Mass., admin Jocelyn Rodgers received a 36 percent hourly pay increase. The next year, her pay rose another 20 percent.
Sherry Turner, Chicago, wanted to apply for a newly created position in her organization that combined three jobs and offered more management duties than her existing admin job did.
Test yourself by circling the one word in each of the following pairs that’s spelled correctly.
Don’t let your employer’s salary range deter you from seeking better pay … especially if you’re a top performer.