Asking for a pay raise can be stressful for many people, but with a little preparation and confidence you can do it. In this blog, we'll give you advice on how to ask for a pay raise and what to do if your employer doesn't comply.
Don't be afraid to ask for a raise!
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When do you ask for a pay raise?
- Regular: It is recommended that a salary increase be requested annually, ideally as part of a performance review.
- After reaching a career milestone: If you'veachieved a significant goal, such as completing an important project or gaining a new qualification, this is the perfect time to ask for a pay raise.
- When wages have increased in your field: market research helps to see if your wage is in line with theaverage wagefor your position and field.
- When you feel underpaid: If you feel yourpay doesn't match your skills, experience and contribution to the company, it's time to ask for a raise.
How do you ask for a pay raise?
- Prepare yourself: do your market research and find out what theaverage salary is for your position and industry. Also find out what your strengths and contributions to the company are.
- Be confident: believe in yourselfand your worth. Don't be afraid to ask for what you deserve.
- Be specific:Be specific aboutthe amount of pay raise you want to ask for.
- Be professional:Keep aprofessional tone and avoid emotions.
- Be flexible: If your employer can't give you the pay raise you want, be willing tonegotiate a compromise.
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What to do if your employer does not comply?
- Ask for reasons:find outwhy your employer can't give you a pay raise.
- Ask for options:find out if there are other ways to increase your income, such as bonuses, commissions or benefits.
- Consider your options: if you are not satisfied with the employer's answer, considerwhether you want to continue working for the company.
Tips for successful wage negotiations
- Be confident and believe in yourself.
- Do your market research before the meeting.
- Be specific and state how much you want to increase your salary.
- Be professional and polite.
- Be flexible and willing to compromise.
Don't be afraid to ask for a raise! If you believe in yourself and prepare well for the meeting, you have a great chance to succeed!
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