| There are a few important things you have to keep in | | | | these are factors as well, focus on the task at hand, |
| mind and follow properly when applying your salary | | | | which is convincing your boss that you deserve that |
| negotiation strategy, no matter how badly you want to | | | | raise because you have proven your worth to the |
| get that raise. Your salary negotiation strategy should | | | | company. A good salary negotiation strategy doesn't |
| be prepared ahead of time. | | | | rely on emotional outbursts. |
| Don't be caught saying or doing inappropriate things | | | | 3. Don't expect a lot. Even if things don't go as you |
| that might turn against your favor. Although desperate | | | | planned, it is vital that you keep your composure and |
| times call for desperate measures (forgive the | | | | act as a professional. Maybe the company is |
| cliché), I'm sure you'd rather walk into and leave | | | | experiencing some problems of its own as well, |
| that office with as much dignity as possible. | | | | causing some delays in implementing your salary |
| 1. Don't approach the boss at a "bad time". If you want | | | | increase. |
| to score a good deal, lurk around the secretary's desk | | | | 4. Don't get too caught up in the paycheck. Although |
| for a while. It might help to know that the boss is in a | | | | cash is good, be open to other options such as a |
| good mood. If he or she is preparing for a stressful | | | | longer vacation leave or medical benefits as incentives |
| event such as a board meeting or the like, opt to | | | | to the hard work you've done. This smart perspective |
| cancel your little visit for a later time or date. | | | | on salary negotiation will make you feel better. |
| 2. Don't get too emotional. Remember, it doesn't help if | | | | There it is, be sure you follow the vital tips above if |
| you approach the boss teary-eyed over your "dire | | | | you want your salary negotiation strategy to go your |
| need" to get a raise because your wife is pregnant or | | | | way. Your big raise is just a few steps away! |
| your father needs money for hospitalization. Although | | | | |