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How to Ask for a Raise!. Set the Scene………. Find out your company's policy about granting raises. Normally you would not ask for a raise before six months of solid work experience. Set the Scene………. Make a list of all your accomplishments. Why do you deserve a raise?
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Set the Scene……….. • Find out your company's policy about granting raises. Normally you would not ask for a raise before six months of solid work experience. How to Ask for a Raise!
Set the Scene……….. • Make a list of all your accomplishments. • Why do you deserve a raise? • What have you done for the company? How to Ask for a Raise!
Set the Scene……….. • Make a list of your best personality traits. • Enthusiastic • Hard worker • Energetic • Responsible • Loyal How to Ask for a Raise!
Set the Scene……….. • Do you demonstrate initiative each day? Initiative – the act of knowing and doing what you should do without being told. How to Ask for a Raise!
Set the Scene……….. • Don't tell a co-worker that you are going to ask for a raise. • Why? How to Ask for a Raise!
Set the Scene……….. 6. Check the work environment and the mood of your boss. How to Ask for a Raise!
Set the Scene……….. • Make an appointment to speak to your boss. • Generally speaking, what is the best day to ask for a raise? The best time? How to Ask for a Raise!
Set the Scene……….. • Dress professionally on the day you have the appointment. Why? How to Ask for a Raise!
Set the Scene……….. 9. Make sure you have not asked for a favor or made any major mistake within the last two weeks. Why? How to Ask for a Raise!
What do you say? State how long you have been with the company. “Mr. Jones, I have been working in this company for …” How to Ask for a Raise!
What do you say? State how much you like working for the company.. “and I really like working here. I feel like I have learned a great deal and I would like to contribute more.” How to Ask for a Raise!
What do you say? Ask the boss for a quick verbal evaluation of your performance. “Are you happy with my performance? ” or “What do you think of my performance?” How to Ask for a Raise!
What do you say? Listen and remember the positive statements your boss is making. (If he gives you negative statements, ask him how you can improve. Stop here. Do not ask for a raise). How to Ask for a Raise!
What do you say? Repeat the positive statements and then ask if "he would please consider a pay rise for you.“ “I am happy that you feel I am a loyal employee, would you then please consider a pay rise for me?” How to Ask for a Raise!
What do you say? Suggest an amount of money for the raise. “At present I am earning $6.50 an hour. I would like you to consider an increase of $1.00 an hour.” How to Ask for a Raise!
What do you say? Ask for a response within a reasonable amount of time. “Will you let me know your decision as soon as possible?” How to Ask for a Raise!
If your boss says YES! If you receive a positive answer, thank your boss and promise to continue to do a good job. Tip: Don’t tell your co-workers that you received a pay rise or how much you make per hour or weekly? Why? How to Ask for a Raise!
If you boss says NO! Ask what you can do to help the company make more profits. “I am sorry to hear that this is not a good economic time for the company. What more can I do?” How to Ask for a Raise!
If you boss says NO! Ask how can you improve. “I am glad you are being honest with me concerning my work. How can I improve? I am eager to do better.” How to Ask for a Raise!
If you boss says NO! Ask when you should inquire again. “After I improve my performance, may we talk about this topic again?” How to Ask for a Raise!
Group Work: Let’s Practice • I need two people to role play “asking for a pay rise.” • One student will be the employer, the other the employee. How to Ask for a Raise!
