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It is rare that an employer will simply volunteer an employee for a raise. Therefore, it is oftentimes necessary for an individual to request a higher salary. There is no specific amount of time that a person should spend at a particular pay level. Determining whether or not an employee is due for a pay raise requires an analysis of the situation.

First, it is necessary to determine what other individuals in the field at a specific education level are making in comparison. Websites, salary tools, or the human resource office of the employee’s organization should be able to provide the necessary information to help determine whether the employee is making a salary comparable to others in their field of expertise.

The second step is determining how much the employee is capable of making. This means taking into consideration the education level of the individual as well as the number of years that they have spent in the work force. Another important aspect is whether or not the company is even capable of offering a raise. If the company is experiencing financial difficulties then there is little opportunity for an employee to receive a higher salary.

The next step is the employee’s preparation of the argument. It is important for the individual to have a list of all of their qualifications including their accomplishments with their current employer. In addition to this information, they should be fluent in the field and be aware of how high of a salary the competition is receiving. They should also have a list of their skills in order to be able to explain why it is that their abilities are an asset to the company and deserve higher compensation.

Before an employee goes into the office to discuss a raise with their boss, they should decide whether they will remain with the company if the salary adjustment is denied. If the determination is to leave the company if the raise is not attained then the employee should ask their boss whether or not a change may be possible in the future. If so, the individual should set up another time to discuss this information. If the employer appears open to the idea of a salary change, the employee should present his or her case and, hopefully, a desirable conclusion can be reached.

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