How to Negotiate a Higher Salary

HOW TO NE GOTIATE| *A HIGHER SALARY 444444 DDDDDD With the rising cost of living, it seems as if everyone could use a raise in salary these days, but the majority of people do not know how to negotiate higher pay. YOU ARE NOT ALONE 39% 26% : 40% 7% of Americans report women men women men feeling anxious about feel comfortable actually negotiate negotiating a raise negotiating a raise a starting salary LET'S TALK MONEY TRACK YOUR WORTH *From the day you start: *Maintain a Personal Achievement doc. STAND OUT *Set goals. *Note: projects, awards, revenue figures, successful project roles PSYCHE OF SALARY AT WORK "Accept the challenge. *Companies rarely offer pay increases simply 'because' it's up to YOU "Speak up and be heard. *Volunteer for opportunities. to ask. *Capitalize on your efforts. *Dream big: it's a common mistake to undervalue your role when negotiating. Aim for something thrilling. TIMING IS EVERYTHING *Don't blindside your boss. NOT A PITY * Time a meeting appropriately with your company's review process. PARTY *This is not the time to PLAN YOUR complain about family, funds, or life issues. APPROACH *Deserve your raise through focusing on your SHOWCASE *Know your job description and research your company's compensation policies. unique assets. YOUR WORK *Don't simply rely on your words, or abstract figures. *Evaluate yourself; understand your own strengths and weaknesses *Provide visuals in a presentation of your *Consider your peers – get online and see what you should be getting paid. Successes. *Don't expect your supervisor to have your every move memorized. TRENDS FOR 2013 In 2013, the average American can expect their salary to be raised by 3.0% compared to 2012 where the average salary only increased by 2.7% Energy employees (Oil, gas and mining) will recieve the biggest pay bumps at 3.9% Educators and gov. employees will get the smallest pay bump at 2.1% GRADSCHOOLHUB.COM SOURCES http://www.mybudget360.com/how-much-do-americans-earn-what-is-the-average-us-income/ http://www.nbcnews.com/business/3-percent-pay-raise-new-normal-2013-1C7103235 DEVELOPED BY https://www.udemy.com/blog/how-to-negotiate-a-raise/ N NOWSOURCING http://capricorn.bc.edu/agingandwork/database/browse/facts/fact_record/5670/all