The 5 Things You Need to Do to Get a Raise

Sara Sutton Fell, Salary.com contributing writer

Gone are the days of annual reviews and yearly raises. Today’s workforce has to truly think (and work!) outside the box in order to earn their extra 5%. So if you’re looking to increase your income, you’ll need to start laying the groundwork down now in order to ask for a raise later.

Here are five ways in which you can ultimately ensure a raise at work.

5. Think Like Your Boss

While it can be hard to be objective, look at the workplace (and your relationship) from your boss’ perspective.

Let’s say that you have a project that’s due in a few days that your boss is eagerly awaiting. Send him/her an email staying abreast of your progress. That way you avoid constant requests for updates. By anticipating what’s needed even before it’s requested, it shows you can work independently and don’t need to be micromanaged. In turn, this makes your boss’ job easier—and makes him look better, too.

4. Write It Down

Sure, you do great work and you receive numerous accolades from the company. But unless you write down your successes, no one is going to remember them—and subsequently reward you for them.

So keep a log of your biggest accomplishments with the company. Maybe you were able to implement a new program that saves the company in time and money. Note your most noteworthy successes, and be prepared to share them with your boss when you ask for a raise.  Continue reading . . .

Article by Sara Sutton Fell and courtesy of Salary.com