3 Key Strategies to Boost Your Salary Negotiation Success
Salary Negotiation Success: 3 Ways to Secure a Raise in the Next Year
Want more money at work? Read on for ways to rock your salary negotiation.
A higher salary could do a lot of great things for your personal finances. A raise might make it easier to meet your savings goals, pay off debt, and make other moves that improve your fiscal outlook. Plus, having access to more money could allow you to add some expenses to your budget that improve your quality of life, like hiring a cleaning service so you don't have to spend half of your weekend scrubbing toilets and vacuuming.
Data Shows Growing Interest
- 34% of Americans plan to request a raise in the upcoming year
Key Strategies for Negotiation Success:
- Arm Yourself with Data: Utilize Glassdoor and Salary.com to compare salary data and advocate for a fair raise
- Highlight Your Wins: Create a list of accomplishments to demonstrate your value
- Time Your Request: Consider company financial situations and strategic moments to ask for a raise
Follow these tips to increase your chances of success when you sit down to talk money with your employer.
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