A few months back, my boss mentioned that by the end of the year, I will get a raise. How do I start the conversation, and how much will I get. Im an Administrative Assitant/Receptionist at a Mortgage company. I get paid 9.00. How much will my salary go up?
2006-11-28 06:05:35 · 4 answers · asked by Happily Married 3 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
The hardest part is starting the conversation about your raise. It can be uneasy and uncomfortable when it comes to discussing raises. However, if you absolutely feel you' deserve a raise (that's you feel you deserve one) then schedule a meeting. But be ready as to why you deserve one. You want proof:
*Provide a list of major assignments you've worked on; especially if you volunteered to work on a project.
*How does your role effect the company?
*Provide copies of positive feedbacks (e-mails, letters, etc).
*Keep a list or have a note-pad handy to write down little things you do as well. It's amazing how we forget about the little things.
As far as salary. Every company is different. But a basic idea is always good to know. Use a salary calculator:
www.salary.hotjobs.com
Good luck.
2006-11-28 06:15:27 · answer #1 · answered by jhollywood 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Some companies have a formal evaluation process where people are evaluated for many things involving their job performance. You could get a merit increase based on your performance or cost of living increase, or some combination of both. Your increase will also depend on where you live, and how much others in your area make- NYC is more expensive than Charlotte, so it's hard to say the exact %.
2006-11-28 14:13:07 · answer #2 · answered by GEEGEE 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Usually raises are given to new hires after 3 months and perhaps again at 6 months.
If you want your raise you will have to talk to your boss about it. If you want you can have some sort of figure in your head, otherwise he'll give you what he feels appropriate.
Do some research to find out what others of your title are being paid in your area and negotiate from there.
2006-11-28 14:16:40 · answer #3 · answered by parsonsel 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
usually 3% or less. appropriate method for approaching your boss depends on his/her personality. you could start by reminding him/her of your previous discusion and asking him/her when he/she would be available to discuss the matter further.
2006-11-28 14:45:29 · answer #4 · answered by jesims76 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋