Make Yourself Eligible For a Raise
Earning a raise at your job definitely boosts your paycheck, but it can also give you new confidence and pride in your job skills. The criteria and structure for awarding pay raises varies by company and industry, so it's important to know how to make yourself eligible for a raise so you can have the best chances of achieving success.
Steps
- Arrive at work on time.
- Punctuality shows professionalism, responsibility and dedication to your job. Be sure to let your employers know that you possess all of these qualities and are deserving of a pay increase by showing up on time, or even a little early, every day.
- Familiarize yourself with the process.
- Raises are often awarded according to the length of time an employee has been with the company and during specific times of the fiscal year, but the process will vary by company. Consult your employee handbook or your human resources department to learn about the raise process at your company so you know when the best time will be to try to get a raise.
- Ask for feedback.
- Be effective when you work for a pay increase by asking your supervisors for feedback about areas of your job performance that need improvement. Asking for constructive criticism will show that you care and give you an idea of areas to target for improvement so your employers will see the extra effort you're making to be eligible for a raise.
- Emphasize your strong points.
- Point out any special skills, extra training seminars, or hands-on experience you've earned or attended that have benefited your company and improved your job performance. Letting your supervisors know about these advancements when they're considering giving you a raise will make you look extra qualified.
- Volunteer for extra projects.
- Offer to pitch in on big projects that are being completed or to stay late and work overtime to help meet a deadline. Going the extra mile and helping out coworkers will show supervisors that you're a team player that helps out when needed.
- Do your job.
- The best way to show your bosses you deserve a raise is to do the job you were hired to do and do it well. Dress and act professionally, keep your work at a high standard of quality and avoid calling out or missing work. Completing your daily tasks as required shows consistency and dependability.
- Stay on track.
- Meet deadlines for projects you're working on and be sure to stay on track with your regular job duties. This will help make you look eligible for a raise by showing supervisors that you're focused and professional.
