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How to get a pay rise

by Executive Woman Executive Woman logo
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  • Don't accept the first rejection of your demand. Remind your boss how useful you are. If your request is refused, set a date for a further salary review and ask what you should do to qualify, i.e. take on more tasks; go on a training course.

  • Be prepared to think on your feet. You may have to adjust your demands according to the circumstances, so be flexible. If in doubt, play for time, using phrases such as, 'I need to think about that'.

  • If you get what you want, make sure that you repeat what's been agreed to avoid ambiguity.

  • Assuming you achieve your goal, celebrate quietly. Avoid putting colleagues' noses out of joint as they might not have been so successful.

    © 2000 Executive Woman

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