1. Know your worth

One of the ways to be successful in getting the raise and promotion that you want is to understand your worth. If you know your worth and value as an employee, you have a case to present to your manager.

To start, research market salaries for your role in your industry. This will be your basis on how much increase you are deserving to get based on industry and market standards. 

On the other hand, if you think that the market standard is a bit low on what you would like to get, you need to highlight your unique skills and contributions to the company that are outside your job responsibilities. 

It is best to have a list of your portfolio or projects that you can present once you communicate your case to your manager. 

2. Know the best time to ask

When it comes to salary or promotion negotiation, timing is everything. Thus, choose the right moment to ask. In doing this, you need to check the company’s financial health. 

You also need to consider your performance review and the projects that you have completed. It is easy to negotiate a salary increase and promotion, if you have great performance or have just completed a successful project. 

3. Be ready

Don’t just go and ask your boss or manager to give you a raise or promotion. If you want to be successful in the negotiation, you need to be ready and prepare your case. 

As mentioned, create a portfolio of your work and list down all the achievements, contributions, and skills you have. 

With this list, highlight the work that significantly and positively impacts the company. 

You also need to prepare your pitch. Having a pitch will help you organize your case and easily communicate the things that you want. 

4. Be specific

In presenting your case to your manager, be specific. Be specific with the amount of increase you want to receive, the bonuses and benefits included. You also need to be clear about the type of promotion you are eyeing and the responsibility that entails it. 

It would also help if you offer an amount range for your increase as well as be flexible with possible alternative benefits. A successful salary negotiation means a mutually beneficial agreement. 

5. Set goals

Before you enter into a negotiation, it is also critical to set goals. Is it for a salary increase? A promotion? Additional benefits? You need to have a target or a negotiation range. This will be your basis in the event that your manager offers you something different or is below your minimum acceptable offer. 

6. Build positive relationships in the workplace

Cultivate connections and relationships with your colleagues and managers. Strengthening relationships in the workplace can help you get valuable support and validation when asking for a raise or promotion. Your colleagues can be good testaments that you are deserving of the increase or promotion. 

7. Be realistic

We can be positive that your salary or promotion request can be granted easily. However, you also need to be realistic that it won’t happen. You should learn to anticipate objections and concerns. With this, you should practice how to handle objections with grace and empathy. Show to your manager that despite their objection you are still willing to negotiate and even compromise to have a win-win outcome. 

8. Learn to follow up

Negotiating for a salary increase and promotion can take quite some time. So you need to be patient and don’t forget to follow up. Your managers or bosses are busy and may have forgotten about your request. Thus, one of the characteristics of successful negotiation is following up. 

In following up, don’t forget to express your gratitude for the opportunity they have given you. And remind them that you will consistently maintain a high-performance level in your work. Sustaining excellence in your work is key to successful negotiation. 

Salary negotiation or promotion can be tough. But it will be worth it if you follow the above techniques in successful negotiation. 

But if you are still unsure how to ask for an increase or promotion, here are more innovative and fresh approaches you can try. 

Innovative approaches when asking for salary increase or promotion

• Create a data-backed pitch that demonstrates your performance metrics such as revenue growth, cost savings, and efficiency improvements and highlights its impact on the organization. Present this to your manager or boss during salary negotiation. 
• Ask a colleague or a manager from a different department to give you some recommendations. Having supporters can increase your chances of getting that promotion or salary increase. 
• Provide innovative solutions and ways to help in the growth of the company. How will you be able to help it grow and be successful? Propose those strategies to your manager or boss during salary negotiation. 
• List all the benefits that the company may get out of your salary increase or promotion. Highlight how your case can be a win-win for you and the company. 
• Gather feedback from your colleagues and assess your performance based on their feedback. Talk to your manager about how you were able to improve your performance and how it has affected the overall growth and success of your organization. 
• Aside from monetary, you can also try to negotiate work-life balance benefits. You may ask for non-monetary benefits such as flexible hours, remote work, or wellness programs. Highlight how these benefits can contribute to your overall performance in the company. 
• Demonstrate long-term commitment and loyalty to your company. During negotiation highlight how you’ve been with the company for a long time and how you plan to be part of it in the future. 

These are some innovative and strategic approaches to how you can deliver your case to your manager. It is important to back your case with data and unique strategies to ensure you get the raise and promotion you deserve. 

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