We all could use a pay raise, and most of us feel we deserve a salary increase. But how do we have that dreaded pay raise conversation with our boss and make a compelling case that we are worthy of a pay raise beyond any inflation-related adjustment? A bump in a paycheck that is also a pat on our back for a job well done. Demonstrating you deserve a pay raise is not always a straightforward proposition.
Here are the Top Ten Ways to Demonstrate you Deserve a Pay Raise. Remember, don’t consider pay increase conversation to be an annual routine, but that you will need full year documentation for a productive 15-minute discussion about a salary increase.
Top Ten Ways to Demonstrate you Deserve a Pay Raise
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Do you remember what you ate for breakfast last week on Wednesday? Well, nobody remembers, unless of course, you are Sheldon Cooper (Big Bang Theory fame). So, document what you have done at work with a particular emphasis on achievements – each day and every day.
02
Write down the dates of initiation and completion of large projects and your role in them
03
Write down anecdotes and events where you came to the rescue of your team, and your boss.
04
Keep track of all customer-related success stories.
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Create an inventory of all the kudos you have received from co-workers.
06
Show how you met or beat the performance goals and objectives.
07
At the end of each month, summarize and do the same at the end of each quarter.
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Without being a pest, try to demonstrate your value in interactions with your boss.
09
For year-end performance discussion, summarize your record of achievement and present it to your boss.
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In case it helps, showcase industry data on salaries in your field/town – assuming it supports your claim.