>> Do’s and Don’ts of Requesting a Raise

Here are the keys to successfully requesting an increase in salary. Follow these simple rules and you should achieve success in getting the raise you deserve.

* Do have a plan and a strategy for getting the raise you deserve.

* Don’t make ultimatums, beg, whine, or get angry. Do be professional.

* Do have an idea of your value -- both inside the company and on the job market.
And do use these salary negotiation resources.

* Don’t be unrealistic in seeking too much of a raise. Do have an idea of the parameters you should expect.

* Do be flexible in considering perks other than a monetary raise if money is tight within the department or organization.

* Don’t focus on the raise you need. Instead, do focus on the raise you deserve.

* Do demonstrate your value, accomplishments, and contributions to your department and your organization. Don’t assume your work speaks for itself. Consider using something like this accomplishments worksheet.

* Don’t be intimidated by the process. Do ask for a raise if you deserve one.

* Do have a thorough understanding of the negotiation process and plan a strategy accordingly.

* Don’t blindside your boss in the hallway for a raise; do schedule an appointment to discuss a raise.

* Do be persistent in asking for a raise, but don’t ask too often -- and do know the proper policies and procedures of the organization.

* Don’t be overtly disappointed if you do not get the raise you desire, but do ask for suggestions on how you can get the raise you want at your next raise meeting.

* Do focus on your future with the organization.

* Do consider enlisting the help of a mentor within the organization.

* Do read our article, Getting the Raise You Deserve.

* Do read our article,Clever Ways to Get a Raise: Perks you Might Not Have Thought About.