How to Request a Job Promotion/Raise in Pay
When it comes to job promotions and pay increases, company policies can vary widely. Some businesses automatically give performance reviews and pay evaluations on an annual or bi-annual basis. Other businesses may not have any type of system in place. If you think you've earned a promotion or a pay increase, take the initiative to ask for one.
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Document your accomplishments on the job, including times you go above and beyond what is expected of you, when your work exceeds expectations or breaks records and when you do something that greatly benefits the company. Keep the information so you can give your employer specific examples of why you deserve a promotion or pay raise.
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Approach your supervisor or the company's human resources department to find out about company protocols for promotions and pay raises. If your company has a specific process to follow, proceed accordingly. If your company doesn't have a policy in place, use your best judgment on how to proceed.
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Ask your boss for a promotion or raise. In most situations, it's acceptable to simply ask for a promotion and pay increase. Be prepared to discuss your job performance and accomplishments. If your boss is really busy and hard to pin down, request to schedule a meeting for an evaluation. If you work in a stricter, more formal environment, put your request in writing instead of casually bringing it up.
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Put your request in writing. Write a letter or memo to the person in charge of promotions and pay increases. Describe how long you've been working for the company, what you're asking for and why you should get it. Be sure to lay out specific examples of why you deserve a promotion or raise based on your past performance. You can also use the letter to request a meeting to discuss the matter.
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Attend your scheduled evaluation meeting. During this meeting, remain constructive and positive. Focus on selling yourself to the company. Thoroughly explain all the things you do for the company and give examples to support your claims. You must prove that you not only deserve the promotion and pay increase, but that the company is also benefiting from this decision. Also, point out any added responsibilities you have that weren't part of your original job description that warrant a change in title or increased pay.
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Seek alternatives if the company rejects your request for a promotion or raise. Your employer may be rejecting your proposal for any number of reasons that may or may not be related to your performance. The company may be struggling financially and cannot grant your request even if your manager wants to. In this case, try negotiating a raise, bonus or promotion for a future date when things pick up again. If the reason is based on performance, find out what areas they want you to improve and schedule a meeting to revisit the issue. If your continued efforts remain unsuccessful, you may want to consider taking a position at another company. Many individuals in the business world climb the corporate ladder by strategically moving from one company to another over the course of their careers.
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