How to Ask Your Employer For a Raise in Pay

Requesting a raise from your employer can be intimidating and nerve-wracking. But, with the recession of the economy, most people are living way beyond their means and unable to keep up with monthly expenses. There are ways to ask for a raise that can positively encourage your employer to give you more money. Here are some tips for asking your employer for a raise in pay.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

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   Create a list of reasons why your employer should give you a raise in pay. Convince him that you deserve a raise. Are you a hard worker? Are you always on time and efficient at work? Have you done something to go over and beyond your job duties? Give your employer valid reasons why you should get a raise in pay. Bring along any certificates or degrees you may have received recently to promote your educational and job market value. Remember...your selling yourself so don't be afraid to accentuate your positives.

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   Be professional in speaking to your employer. Asking for a raise at work is almost like interviewing for a job. In both instances, your hoping to gain something from the employer that you must convince him to give you. Treat a raise request like a job interview in the fact that you want to look both professional and intelligent in retrieving your needs. Talk to your employer about your current position and what you love about it and any ideas you may have to improve it, production, or customer service. Show your employer that you truly care about your job and plan to be around awhile.

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   Show your employer that you are profitable and could find employment elsewhere for better pay. Be careful how you do this, however. Your definitely not looking to make your employer mad. You merely want to find a subtle way to explain that your position is competitive and the salaries for your field are high. Do this by searching the internet for hourly wages in your position or salaries paid. Say, for instance, you work as a veterinarian technician...find out what wages are being paid to vet techs so that you can confront your employer with a wage increase. Make printouts to bring with you to the meeting. You'll be surprise at the reaction you'll get from your employer.

Tips & Warnings

• Be prepared with examples to back up your reason for asking for a raise...your employer will be more likely to give you a raise if you have good reasons.
• Prove your worth by telling your employer why it would benefit him to keep you on and give you a raise.
• Explain to your employer that expenses and bills are higher now and that you need a raise to keep up with the economy...many understand this reasoning.

Resources

• How to Ask Your Employer For a Paycheck Advance
• How to Create an Impressive Cover Letter
• How to Create a Professional Looking Resume
• How to Ace a Job Interview

[tachic]

on 7/6/2009 Great tips to ask your employer for a raise.

[goodselfme]

on 7/5/2009 Good ways to ask for an increase in pay at the job.

[karileighk]

on 7/5/2009 Very helpful!

[kristara]

on 7/5/2009 Great tips to ask for a raise 5*