{"id":2819,"date":"2016-06-29T08:31:13","date_gmt":"2016-06-29T15:31:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.knowledgecity.com\/?p=2819"},"modified":"2024-04-17T09:35:56","modified_gmt":"2024-04-17T16:35:56","slug":"raise-get-one","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.knowledgecity.com\/blog\/raise-get-one\/","title":{"rendered":"The Raise (and How to Get One)"},"content":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s the one thing most people want, and think they deserve, but never ask for: a raise. Even when they possess the business skills to deserve one, most American workers have balked at asking for an increase in salary. In fact, according to a 2015 US News and World Report<\/em> article, \u201cHow to Ask for a Raise \u2013 and Actually Get It\u201d<\/a> nearly 60 percent of Americans don\u2019t ask for more money. In a 2015 PayScale.com poll, 38 percent of those polled said they received a raise before they asked for one. 28 percent replied that they were uncomfortable asking for one. 19 percent said they didn\u2019t want to ask for one because they didn\u2019t want to come off as \u201cpushy.\u201d<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re not part of that 38 percent who received a raise before they asked for one, it\u2019s time to start thinking about asking for what you want\u2014but you don\u2019t need to be uncomfortable or pushy to achieve success. Here are five things to keep in mind when asking for a raise in pay.<\/p>\n

Top 5 Ways to Get a Raise at Work<\/h1>\n

1. Timing is everything.<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Ultimately, experts agree that the very best time to ask for more money is when you are negotiating a job offer\u2014this is when the company is most interested in working with you to entice you to come aboard.<\/p>\n

But let\u2019s say that you\u2019ve been at your job for at least a year, and you\u2019re thinking of asking for a salary increase. Take a look around you\u2014have there been layoffs in your department lately? Make sure the \u201cclimate\u201d in your company is a positive one before you ask for a raise. \u00a0It also helps to be happy in your job and doing your best work, rather than asking for a raise as a way to make yourself feel better about a bad work situation. When your employer is seeing positive results, and the company seems financially stable, he or she may be in a better position to provide what you\u2019re asking for.<\/p>\n

It also helps to be happy in your job and doing your best work, rather than asking for a raise as a way to make yourself feel better about a bad work situation. When your employer is seeing positive results, and the company seems financially stable, he or she may be in a better position to provide what you\u2019re asking for.<\/p>\n

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2. Do your homework.<\/strong><\/h2>\n

If you\u2019re going to ask for more money, you need to know what others in your field, with your level of experience and expertise, command in today\u2019s job market. Websites that list general salary information such as glassdoor.com<\/a>\u00a0are a good place to start, but they aren\u2019t always up-to-date. Instead of relying on them, make a few phone calls to colleagues and friends in your field with similar job descriptions. While most people will balk at disclosing their salary outright, you can try asking them, \u201cDoes a salary of around $X sound about right for a role like this, or does that seem too high or too low?\u201d Also, if you belong to a professional organization or guild, they can often provide you with salary guidelines in your area. What you need to know is how high is too high, and what is a reasonable amount to ask for.<\/p>\n

While most people will balk at disclosing their salary outright, you can try asking them, \u201cDoes a salary of around $X sound about right for a role like this, or does that seem too high or too low?\u201d Also, if you belong to a professional organization or guild, they can often provide you with salary guidelines in your area. What you need to know is how high is too high, and what is a reasonable amount to ask for.<\/p>\n

3. Go in with a game plan. <\/strong><\/h2>\n

Now that you\u2019ve thought it through, come up with an amount you feel is reasonable and fair\u2014and be prepared to justify it. Make a list of all the positive contributions you\u2019ve made to your department or team since you came aboard, including cost-trimming measures you\u2019ve taken, positive workflow changes you\u2019ve made that have saved time and money, and any solid positive feedback you\u2019ve received from colleagues and clients. \u00a0You might want to believe that your employer knows all this already, but the truth is, they may not know\u2014or they may have forgotten. Talking them through your contributions and achievements is not bragging in this case. You are simply detailing the concrete value you\u2019ve brought to the team as an explanation of why you should get a raise. To get started, read<\/p>\n

You might want to believe that your employer knows all this already, but the truth is, they may not know\u2014or they may have forgotten. Talking them through your contributions and achievements is not bragging in this case. You are simply detailing the concrete value you\u2019ve brought to the team as an explanation of why you should get a raise. To get started, read US News and World Report\u2019s<\/em> great checklist, \u201c7 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Asking for a Raise\u201d<\/a>.<\/p>\n

4. It\u2019s not all about money.<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Keep in mind that in today\u2019s working world, a bump in compensation can be more than just extra money in your paycheck. More paid time off per year, as well as the possibility of flex time, working from home, higher retirement contributions, transportation allowances, and other benefits are possibly negotiable forms of compensation your company may consider more favorably than a dollar amount, especially if you suggest them. For more information on alternatives to asking for a monetary raise, check out<\/p>\n

For more information on alternatives to asking for a monetary raise, check out Forbes\u2019 article, \u201c10 Things To Ask Your Boss For Instead Of A Raise\u201d<\/a>.<\/p>\n

5. Choose your words carefully\u2014and then choose silence. <\/strong><\/h2>\n

Walking in and saying you deserve a raise because you\u2019ve worked hard won\u2019t wash\u2014you\u2019ll need to be persuasive. Instead, do some homework and come up with concrete examples of what you\u2019ve done that make you worth considering for a raise. Keep your discussion emotion-free, calm, and positive. Some experts suggest posing your request as a question, such as: \u201cAnd because I\u2019ve achieved all this, a 5 percent pay increase would be appropriate, wouldn\u2019t you agree?\u201d<\/p>\n

You could also approach the situation with a strong yet polite statement: \u201cI created this specific protocol that was responsible for this improvement in the department\u2019s performance this year, and I am receiving positive results on this project, which will help reach our goals next year. Therefore, I believe a salary increase to $X is appropriate.\u201d It\u2019s also important to know when to stop talking. Once you\u2019ve laid down your facts, sit quietly and wait for a response.<\/p>\n

Assessing Your Business Skills<\/h2>\n

Asking for a raise means taking the time to assess what talents and skills you provide your employer. If you\u2019re looking to learn a new skill, or you\u2019re considering moving toward the next step in your current career or even a brand new career path, KnowledgeCity<\/a> can help. We have over 9,000 video tutorials in Business, Computer Software, and Safety Compliance. If you\u2019re looking to start your own business, complete our Small Business Management<\/a> and Management Essentials<\/a> courses. Try it Free Demo<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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