Everyone wants to get a raise at work. I mean who doesn’t want more money, right?! Well, sometimes it’s not as easy as you think. Now I’m not an employment expert, but I’ve had several management jobs and have had some promotions in my day. So before asking for a raise, follow these five steps and they will get you that much closer to your salary goals.
1. Know Your Accomplishments
You need to know what you have accomplished in your current role (job). Create a list of these accomplishments with examples and any data to prove them.
2. Understand Your Expectations
It is critical to know what is expected of you in your role. It’s vital to be meeting all of these expectations. It’s also essential for you to have a good understanding of the requirements for the job or title that you are wanting. If it’s not a title or job change, know what your manager will expect for you to get a raise.
3. Take Initiative
Do NOT wait for your manager or job description to tell you to do work. Always take the initiative to do your job or take on extra tasks if you can. This shows ambition and can add to your list of accomplishments to bring to the table. Every job that I’ve had, I have taken the initiative to go above and beyond my current position. Do, however, be careful that you know that this path will move you forward and that you’re not getting taken advantage of at work.
4. Ask for Constructive Feedback
Don’t be scared to ask for constructive feedback (note, I said “constructive,” meaning the feedback should be helpful and useful for you to grow) from coworkers, peers, and your manager. Feedback, as they say, is a gift and can only help you develop. Use this information to improve your current position. An excellent way to gather feedback is to send out a survey or have one on one conversations.
5. Know Your Number
Knowing your desired salary is the most difficult, IMO, to determine and request. In order to determine this number, you will need to do your research. I often will look up the salary for my current position (if I want a raise) or the desired role (if I want a promotion), which will give me a baseline. Make sure you search for salaries in your area of employment because they will vary.
Now as soon as you follow these five steps, then it’s time to have a conversation with your manager. Since you’ve already been talking with your manager about your goals and kicking ass, this shouldn’t come to a surprise. Also, note that there are budgets based on each quarter (or even yearly) so by starting to prove yourself early, it should be a no-brainer for budgeting. I hope this was helpful for you all. Now go out there and get that salary that you know you deserve. Feel free to let me know how it turns out.
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