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How to Ask for a Raise, with Confidence, and Get it!

Asking for a Raise Do's and Don'ts

Don't act spontaneously

Do plan your strategy weeks in advance

Do cheerfully work late in advance

Do show up early & bring donuts in advance

Don't do extra stuff only a day or two before

Do become best buddies with co-workers

Don't be part of a click at the workplace

Don't be an obvious brown-noser

Do something creative & beneficial

Don't tell the boss why you want to see them

Do ask for more responsibility

Do pitch your increased value to the company

Do be cordial and nice, but professional

Don't even hint at an ultimatum

Don't mention what others are making

Do make it like asking for a promotion

Do hint at company life-long loyalty

Do mention increased expenses at home

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Get that Raise

Thinking about asking the boss for a raise, but flustered about how to go about it? No need for concern - if you deserve it, you'll get it. The trick is in the deserving it part!

It helps to be a bit more noticeable in your work ethic and company spirit in the weeks (not days) before confronting the boss with your request. Stay away from "the gang" at work, as the boss may not highly regard some of those in the click. Stand out as an individual, one who does a darn good job, and earn your own respect.

It also behooves you not to simply view it as asking for a raise. Ask for a promotion as well! If that is not feasible at your position, and for many situations it isn't, still make it like asking for a promotion - you are ready for more responsibilities! Make that clear. Perhaps the title of your position can be altered, or an entire new position title can be created.

Even if you don't really want additional duties, still make it seem like you do. The important thing is for your employer to regard you as a valuable asset, one who wants be a permanent fixture in the company and move up.

However, don't just ask for a promotion! That can be too easily put on the back burner. Remember, you are there to get a raise. Your primary goal is immediate recognition for a job well done, with the understanding that you are willing to keep doing even better.

Don't mention what others are making, and don't hint that you are unhappy with anything. And don't make any thinly veiled threats of resigning if you don't get what you want!

Do your pre-game strategy well, handle yourself in a professional, cheerful, and confident manner, and that raise will be yours.

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