What should I expect at a job review? And how should I ask for a raise at the review?

Answer 1

You should prepare to discuss any major accomplishments you have achieved, how you motivated others, saved the company money, increased sales ... or whatever it is you're supposed to be doing in your position. Be as specific as possible.

If you know of any problems you have had which may come up in the discussion (lateness, under-performing, excessive absences, etc) prepare a response with an apology for the situation, and a way that you have worked hard to correct it.

Don't ask for a raise if the review does not go well.

If the review is very positive STILL don't ask for the raise at that point. Within a week or two, however, make an appointment with your supervisor, and then ask for a raise, using your positive review as one of the reasons why you deserve one.

Answer 2

all depends on where you work, and how good of a worker you are, I have found out the best way to get a raise is to "quit for a higher paying job" even if you are making it up, they will never know. If they like you and its not no much of a better paying job they will match it, but be careful, if they don't think you are worth it they will let you leave and you will be jobless. If you work fast food or retail, reviews and raises are a joke so this is the only way to get more money out of them. Taco Bell once gave me a $.09 raise, I did this and got a $1.00 raise, but I was a manager and they couldn't afford to loose me, God forbit they might have to train somebody new.