Asking for a raise

Posted: Sun, Sep 13 2009, 9:29 pm Post subject: Asking for a raise

Does anyone have tips on how to ask for a raise? I am still at the starting salary and I know the economy is bad, but I really need a raise.
TIA

Posted: Sun, Sep 13 2009, 9:34 pm Post subject:

First of all talk in confidence and praise yourself, second of all you can start by saying that you are working for ...amount of months and you feel that you are a big asset to the company and you feel its time for a raise. Good luck!
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Posted: Mon, Sep 14 2009, 8:34 am Post subject: re: Asking for a raise

Have a tangible argument why the company/boss should give you a raise. Do you have something to prove--increased sales, contribution to the firm's bottom line, increased responsbilities, your current salary vs comparable market standard (if any and relevant)?

Don't bother pleading for your personal circumstances (more kids, school tuition etc). It is irrelevant and not professional.

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Make a list for yourself beforehand of work you have done to help the company and where you are important to them so that you can prevent your case. I don't know what your position is but sometimes if you have a title change - like lose the jr title or move up in titles - it comes with a larger salary raise then just getting a raise.

Posted: Mon, Sep 14 2009, 10:31 am Post subject: re: Asking for a raise

http://humanresources.about.com/od/salaryandbenefits/a/ask_raise.htm

if you can't find it, just type: "how to ask for a raise" in google

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