{"id":726,"date":"2022-05-04T12:50:25","date_gmt":"2022-05-04T12:50:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/resumekit.com\/blog\/?p=726"},"modified":"2023-06-26T08:42:14","modified_gmt":"2023-06-26T08:42:14","slug":"how-to-ask-for-a-raise","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/resumekit.com\/blog\/how-to-ask-for-a-raise\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Ask for a Raise"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

<\/span>You feel that it\u2019s time to get more than you\u2019re paid after working for an employer for a considerable period. You might be doing more work than you signed up for, or have absorbed the roles of some colleagues that left. Perhaps you\u2019ve noticed that professionals like you earn more, or that your colleagues get bigger paychecks.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Any of these situations could convince you that you\u2019re ripe for a raise. The problem is, you don\u2019t know how to ask for it.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Applying for a raise or negotiating your salary can be an awkward undertaking. On the one hand<\/strong>, you might be unwilling to face the disappointment of rejection. On the other hand<\/strong>, you could be afraid your employer will find a way to oust you. These fears can make any employee tongue-tied about asking for an overdue raise.<\/span><\/p>\n\n

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According to a<\/span> PayScale survey<\/span><\/a>, only 63% of respondents<\/strong> said they were yet to ask their current employers for a raise. While some already received a raise without asking, others don\u2019t believe they\u2019re in the position to ask for it.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, you\u2019ll likely remain underpaid for an extended period if you don\u2019t speak up. In addition, your employer may be unaware that you\u2019re not satisfied with your salary.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

But how do you negotiate your raise?<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This article guides you on what to do, what to say, and what to avoid.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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