Show Me the Money! How to ask for a Raise!

Did You Know? 1.If you ask for a raise and the boss says no, the best thing to do is threaten to quit. 2.Your boss should know most of the daily details regarding your work. 3.If a co-worker with the same responsibilities is paid more than you, should you bring this up when asking for a raise. 4.Should you tell your best friend at work about your intention to seek a pay raise. 5.The best time to ask for a raise is on a Monday morning.

6.Job perks lick extra vacations or a 4 day work week can be considered a raise. 7.A good reason to ask for a raise is because you have a long commute to work. 8.Are you more likely to get a raise in a large firm or company. 9.When asking for a raise, you should have a list and description of your accomplishments. 10.If your boss gives you a lot more responsibility, should you immediately ask for a raise. 11.Bonus:_______ The best time to ask for a raise is after you do something good.

Before you ask… Consider a few key assumptions: 1.You provide value to your company. 2.The company is doing reasonably well financially. 3.Re-read assumption #1.

Before you ask… Find out your company's policy about granting raises. Normally you would not ask for a raise before six months of solid work experience

Make a list of all your accomplishments. Why do you deserve a raise? What have you done for the company? Before you ask…

Make a list of your best personality traits. Enthusiastic Hard worker Energetic Responsible Loyal Before you ask…

Ask you self… Do you demonstrate initiative each day? How? Before you ask…

Know What You Want! Before you ask…

Have A Plan "B“ Perks can be considered a raise! Before you ask…

Don't tell a co-worker that you are going to ask for a raise. Why? Before you ask…

Check the work environment and the mood of your boss. How do you know when your boss is in a good frame of mind?

Before you ask… Make an appointment to speak to your boss. What is the best day to ask for a raise? The best time?

14 Before you ask… Make sure you have not asked for a favor or made any major mistake within the last two weeks.

How to Ask for a Raise! Before you ask… Dress extra nice or more professional on the day you have the appointment.

What do you say? State how long you have been with the company. “Mr. Jones, I have been with your company now for the past six months, and”

What do you say? State how much you like working for the company.. “and I really like working here. I feel like I have learned a great deal and I am now able to contribute.”

How to Ask for a Raise! What do you say? Ask the boss for a quick verbal evaluation of your performance. “Are you happy with my performance?”

What do you say? Listen and remember the positive statements your boss is making. If he gives you negative statements, ask him how you can improve. Stop here. (Do not ask for a raise).

What do you say? Repeat the positive statements and then ask if "he would please consider you for a raise. “I am happy that you feel I am a loyal employee, would you then please consider me for a raise?”

What do you say? Suggest an amount of money for the raise. “At present I am earning $7.15 an hour. I would like for you to consider a $1.00 an hour increase.”

What do you say? Ask for a response within a reasonable amount of time. “Will you get back to me by the end of next week with an answer?”

If you receive a positive answer, thank your boss and promise to continue to do a good job. If your boss says YES!

If you boss says NO! Ask what you can do to help the company make a profit. “I am sorry to hear that this is not a good economic time for the company. What more can I do?”

If you boss says NO! Ask how can you improve. “I am glad you are being honest with me concerning my work. How can I improve? I am eager to do better.”

If you boss says NO! Never threaten to quit! This tactic could put your job in jeopardy!

If you boss says NO! Never cite personal reasons for seeking a raise.

If you boss says NO! Never use a new job offer as a springboard to getting a pay raise in your current position.

If you boss says NO! Ask when you should inquire again. “After I improve my performance, may we talk about this topic again?”

Did You Know? 1.If you ask for a raise and the boss says no, the best thing to do is threaten to quit. 2.Your boss should know most of the daily details regarding your work. 3.If a co-worker with the same responsibilities is paid more than you, should you bring this up when asking for a raise. 4.Should you tell your best friend at work about your intention to seek a pay raise. 5.The best time to ask for a raise is on a Monday morning.

6.Job perks lick extra vacations or a 4 day work week can be considered a raise. 7.A good reason to ask for a raise is because you have a long commute to work. 8.Are you more likely to get a raise in a large firm or company. 9.When asking for a raise, you should have a list and description of your accomplishments. 10.If your boss gives you a lot more responsibility, should you immediately ask for a raise. 11.Bonus:_______ The best time to ask for a raise is after you do something good.

How to Ask for a Raise Project Create a poster that depicts the Do’s and Don’ts of asking for a Raise!

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