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5 steps to getting a salary increase

Successfully asking your employer for a raise requires preparation. Five key steps that will help you get that raise are:


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1. Research the job market

- Identify the market demand for your job role/occupation
- Investigate job opportunities (print and online) and talk to contacts at other companies.
- Consult salary surveys and compare salary levels for your job.


2. Know what you have to offer

- Gather information about your past performance.
- Be clear about your strengths.
- Consider what you have to offer your employer in the future.


3. Find out what your employer and/or organisation needs in the future

- Identify where you fit in your organisation's plans and objectives
- Find out what skills/support services your employer requires now and in the future and ask yourself how you can address these requirements


4. Rehearse or role-play what you are going to say to your employers

- Prepare and practise making your proposal.
- Consider whether you will accept alternative benefits or options to a salary increase.


5. Initiate a discussion

- Request a meeting. Show commitment and confidence in your proposal.
- Keep in mind that you may not get an answer at the first meeting.


5. Do your follow up

- Summarise the meeting outcomes and forward communications to your employer within 24 hours to ensure that all points raised are equally understood.
- If you do not get an acceptable outcome, reflect on what worked at the meeting and what did not. Ask for a follow up meeting in 3 or 6 months time.



Re-published with permission from DFP Recruitment Services

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