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Step 1
The first prerequisite for getting a raise is to be working at a job that you like. Anyone can go through the motions of arriving on time and kissing up to the boss but if you like your job many of the raise related job requirements will come natural to you.
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Step 2
Make it a point to get to know your co-workers. This is especially important when your job entails working as a team. A boss is looking for the right chemistry when they hire a new employee. This means your boss already thought you fit in so prove them right.
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Step 3
Never, never take advantage of work supplies or equipment for personal use without a formal request. It is a behavior that shows respect. Bosses do not give raises to those they do not respect them or their position.
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Step 4
Be flexible! Your job is to be available for whatever your boss needs done at the time they need it done. An employee that is genuinely happy and cooperative when asked to do something out of the ordinary is a joy to have around.
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Step 5
This is the very most important point in getting a raise. No matter what is important to your boss, make that important to you. It doesn't matter if you think it is insignificant or trivial. Make sure that whatever is important to your boss is just as important to you!
