How to Ask for a Raise

Series Summary

Office dynamics can prove to be a source of dread, even if the job itself is enjoyable. Most people don't find jobs they enjoy, but those they can tolerate. Mixing together different personalities can lead to some extreme frustration. Ever feel like the pay isn't worth it or why don't they fire the office gossip instigator? Sometimes all it takes is some patience and good communication skills to get through a day at the office. In this free video series on workplace etiquette, let a business management professional explain how to survive the office environment. Learn how to ask for a raise, how to cope with getting laid off, how to delegate responsibilities and how to improve concentration. Next, discover ways to manage lazy employees, meet deadlines, manage priorities and enforce the company dress code. Finally, get tips on best behavior at an office function and handling an unpopular boss and an irate customer.

Video Transcript

"You know you deserve that raise, but you're just not sure how to ask for it. My name is Gloria Campbell with Advantage Training Systems in St. Petersburg Florida, telling you how to ask for a raise. Several things you want to make sure that you have covered, number one, make sure you've done a good job, make sure you deserve a raise, and also that you can document it. So anything that you've been rewarded for, any projects that you've taken on, also make sure you have your performance appraisal with you, you want to make sure that those are the types of thing that you have. Couple of other things to consider, one, Mondays and Fridays are not good days to ask for a raise, Monday because normally there's too many things going on, and Friday nobody really wants to talk about a raise, they're ready to get out of there and get on with the weekend. So make sure you pick your time, make sure that you have all of your information together, you've done your research, you know what the pay grade ranges are for that particular position within your company, and make sure you've done a great job and you deserve that raise, if you do, it's a given. My name is Gloria Campbell I'm with Advantage Training Systems located in St. Petersburg Florida, telling you how to make sure you get the raise that you deserve."