How should we ask for a raise? by Stela Rodrick

You have been working hard, day and night and believe that it's high time you ask for a hike or rise; well you are not wrong. Everyone deserves to get a hike, if he/she completes their duties on time, and put in his/her best at work. Asking for a hike or raise is your right, but only if you perform well at work. If you are in such a situation, we will help you. There are many resume sample sites that give you ideas about your career, resume samples, etc. but we will go a step ahead, and discuss some different topics like 'how should we ask for a raise?'

Unlike any other sample resumes websites we provide 360 degree guidance to you. Thus, today we would discuss about 'asking for a hike or raise'. To ask for a raise you need to be ready with some data, facts and figures, and with loads of confidence to speak about it. You can ask for a designation hike, which will automatically bring in salary hike, or ask for a salary hike only, if there is no chance of getting a designation hike (when there will be no higher position vacant, you cannot expect a designation hike) here is what you need to ask for:

• Know your worth yourself first. Make a list of your contributions to the organization goals, your achieved targets, initiatives, efforts, duties, etc. Think carefully and list down everything. You should first know how you contributed to the organization, only then can you tell this to the management. Also, mention what skills you possess, what skills you have developed by learning, and what you could bring in more. This is the document that will speak about all that you have done for your organization.
  

  
  

• Inquire about what you can expect. Find out how much hike or what hike can you expect. Is there a possibility of a designation hike? What hike in figures is apt for you and what can the organization offer you? Gather all this information; talk to someone from the human resource department, your colleagues, but of course only the people you can trust. This information will help you know what you deserve, and what the right hike you can ask for is. This increases the chances of getting your hike approved.
  

  
  

• Wait for the right time. Know when your senior or team lead is in a good mood. When you think he/she is happy with your performance and perhaps in the best of mood, which can be a rare chance, but the right chance or time to talk to him/her. The best way is write a letter. Request your hike in written, with all the credentials attached with it. Taking an appointment or asking him/her when would it be appropriate to talk to him/her is also the right approach.
  

  
  

• Always ask a little more than what you want. The management will never approve what you ask for. They tend to give something less than what you put forth. So be on the higher side, and they would definitely come up to the figure you exactly wanted.
  

  
  

• Keep realistic expectations. Do not keep expectations that are very high and then leave yourself shattered, when not approved. Also, be practical and honest to yourself. If the organization is going through a tough time, you better wait for the right time.
  

  
  

• Do not change your attitude or behaviour if denied. After all, you have to work with the same people, so do not show that you are not happy, you can always move on and join some other organization.
  Thus, you can ask for your hike if you feel you deserve it.
  

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