Negotiating Raises Made Easy
ningcontentNearly every college graduate will enter the workforce by way of an entry level job and, while this is a wonderful place to start, the pay scale for these jobs often leaves something to be desired. If you find that your entry level job is not meeting your financial responsibilities, then the time for negotiations is at hand.
To be honest, there are a lot of people currently employed in jobs that should be paying them a much higher wage but one main thing is preventing this… their failure to ask for it. If you honestly can say that you are doing a good job and bringing something to the company where you work, there is no harm in asking for a pay increase. Get over the fear and ask but, before you do that, do your homework.
There are multitudes of resources available for those working entry level jobs to discover just how much their particular job is worth. One of the best places to look is the Internet where one can find tools such as salary calculators, which can give you a fair estimation of your jobs value. Determining what you are worth before sitting down at the negotiation table can help you argue your case better and reduce the impulse to jump at just any offer your employer might make. Understand before you set out that you may not get an offer as high as the calculator says you could be getting but knowing what the job is worth will help you decide if the offer is enough to make you happy.
Finally, make yourself more valuable. Adding experience gained through internships or additional education can go a long way towards increasing your value in the eyes of your employer. An extra class or educational workshop from time to time keeps you current with industry standards and brings this knowledge back to your company’s resources. In companies with limited budgets or cross-trained personnel, a little extra education or experience can mean the difference between getting a raise and getting excused.
Negotiating for your raise doesn’t have to be hard. By following these simple tips, you can make negotiations for higher pay on your entry level job a simple procedure.
