2447 169 Careers & Education Office Life Raises & Promotions true Wed, 12 Mar 2008 06:52:39 -0700 /system/videos/4/47/24/2447.flv ask, asking, boss, business, career, DIY, Do It Yourself, Essential Skills, for, get, getting, Instructional, job, Learn to, money, more, office, raise, salary, talk, talking, Tips, tutorial, work, working How To Ask For a Raise http://www.howcast.com/videos/2447-How-To-Ask-For-a-Raise http://www.howcast.com/videos/2447-How-To-Ask-For-a-Raise/edit approved 144 640 480 <object width="425" height="352" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" id="howcastplayer"><param name="movie" value="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=2447"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=2447" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="352" allowFullScreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" ></embed></object> 11 KHall http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/2447/ppn_hall_ask_for_raise_sd_xxlarge_maintained_aspect.jpg 6728 false false false 25859 1 20 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/2447/20.jpg Find out what others make Find out what others in your position make. Try asking others in your field and checking out websites that compare salaries around the country.

]]> 25860 2 31 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/2447/31.jpg Write down accomplishments Write down your strengths and accomplishments. Be specific. The best way to convince your boss you deserve a raise is by verifying your hard work.

]]> 25861 3 43 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/2447/43.jpg Make sure timing is right Make sure the timing is right, like just after your biggest accomplishment. When the boss compliments you—that’s your cue to proceed.

]]> 25862 4 58 Tip Employer surveys say your odds of getting a raise are best if you’re doing about 20% more work than when you first got hired (or received your last raise).

]]> 25863 5 69 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/2447/69.jpg Book appointment w/ boss Book an appointment to see the boss so he’ll be completely focused on you.

]]> 25864 6 75 Tip If possible, ask to meet on a Thursday. That’s when most people get raises and promotions.

]]> 25865 7 83 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/2447/83.jpg Explain reasons you deserve raise At the prearranged time, armed with your written list of strengths and accomplishments, explain to him all the reasons you think you deserve a raise.

]]> 25866 8 95 Tip Lean forward in your chair; body language studies show that forward body posture conveys confidence and power!

]]> 25867 9 103 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/2447/103.jpg Ask for percentage raise Close by asking for the raise in a percentage term (such as, “I believe that I deserve 300% more than what I make now”).

]]> 25868 10 116 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/2447/116.jpg If the answer is no If the answer is no, simply ask your boss, “What can I do to make this happen?” This shows you won’t give up, you respect his opinion, and you’ll work even harder to get what you want!

]]> 25869 11 134 Fact Research shows that women who wear lipstick are more likely to get a raise than those who don’t.

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