Tips for Requesting a Raise

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Once you've determinedrepparttar timing is right, tell your boss that you would appreciate his considering giving you a raise, based on your "above and beyond" performance. Say you've takenrepparttar 125372 liberty of writing out your accomplishments for his easy reference, and give him your list. Then mention (if appropriate) what employees in similar positions are earning at other companies, and give himrepparttar 125373 data to back it up.

Do not mention a specific salary figure that you'd like to earn. This isrepparttar 125374 beginning of a negotiation process, and your first step is to convince your boss that your request deserves consideration. Once you pass that hurdle, be prepared to suggest a RANGE, such as a 3-5% increase.

If you've presented a good case and you know from your research that you are worth more than you are being paid, chance are good that you'll obtain your raise. But it depends on many factors, least of which may be your boss's desire to keep you on his staff. He may agree that you deserve a raise and desperately want to give it to you, but this may not be a decision he hasrepparttar 125375 authority to make. Plusrepparttar 125376 company's budget is another important factor. Depending on how well things are going, there simply may not be enough inrepparttar 125377 coffers to pay you what you're worth.

If for whatever reason you are unsuccessful in obtaining a raise, you'll need to decide what your next step should be. If you love your job, you may be willing to continue working there. If not, be prepared to start looking elsewhere if a higher salary is your top priority.

Bonnie Lowe is author of the popular "Job Interview Success System" and publishes a free information-packed ezine called "Career-Life Times." Find out about those resources and check out powerful strategies for job seekers at her website: http://www.best-interview-strategies.com.


Do More than Expected To Get Ahead

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One dayrepparttar editor left for a position with another company. Having already demonstrated my writing talent, I was asked to apply forrepparttar 125371 job. I had to go throughrepparttar 125372 standard hiring process and compete with other applicants, but because I had volunteered to write articles,repparttar 125373 hiring manager had first-hand knowledge of my capabilities and I was hired. Not only was this a promotion, it was a move into a position that I found much more challenging and rewarding.

So look around and take advantage of opportunities to do more than expected. You'll enjoy more job satisfaction, help others, and -- just maybe -- get rewarded for your efforts!

Bonnie Lowe is author of the popular "Job Interview Success System" and publishes a free information-packed ezine called "Career-Life Times." Find out about those resources and check out powerful strategies for job seekers at her website: http://www.best-interview-strategies.com.


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