5 Guaranteed Strategies to Getting a Raise

5 Guaranteed Strategies to Getting a Raise 5 Guaranteed Strategies to Getting a RaiseYou know what you wantheres how to get it.You know this is your moment. Youve bided your time, minded your Ps and Qs, and youre just waiting for your boss to realize and recognize all your hard work with the raise that you so richly deserve.The trouble is, youre realizing that you might have to actually prompt him or her for it. Here are fivethings to consider when you think its time to ask about getting a raise and you want your boss toup your compensation.Remember its easy as ABC.A Achievement. Show your value, what youve done for the company, your excellent performance.B Brand. Yours and the companys, and how they fit together, how you are invaluable to the company and everybody knows it.C Campaign. Have as much support as possible. If your colleagues think you deserve a raise, chances are your boss will too.Look to the future.Its all well and good to say heres what Ive done for you so far. But go the extra mile and show what you leise have in you to do, and why that should be worth more to your boss. Make your ongoing personal career development crucial and connected to the development of your company. And keep the conversation on the great things you can achieve working together.Be prepared.That said, its also important to have a clear outline of what youhaveachieved, and what your accomplishments have been so far. Show your boss that youve consistently gone above and beyond your job and salary parameters, and have gotten the results. Be prepared also to make your case and still elend get the answer you are looking for.Do your homework.Dont go in there asking for a 25% pay bump when you know the company is making cuts and no one has gotten more than a 5% raise in the past five years. Do know your value, based on what youve done and how youre situated to do even more. Be realistic about what you can ask for in the current climate of your company. Have a precise and reasonab le range in mind. Your boss will appreciate this level of attention to whats possible, and your ability to compromise.Be confident.Do so even if you dont get the raise. If youve done the necessary preparation and have a clear picture of your worth and achievements in your head, its still cause to celebrate. It means you and your boss know exactly what youre worth. This doesnt mean be arrogant, but do enjoy the new perspective on your unique position and worth within the company.Need help with your resume? Take advantage of our free critique todayNote This article originally appeared inTheJobNetwork Photo credit OTA photos/FlickrRelated Articles