Getting a great raise from your boss 

We all think we deserve a great raise, the problem is convincing your boss. But that's exactly what you are going to be able to do by following these steps. 

There are two steps in getting a raise. The first is earning it, and the second is negotiating it.  

I'm going to assume that you've earned it. You've worked hard the past year, and now is the time to point out all of your accomplishments. Approximately two weeks before your review, create a memo that outlines your achievements from the past year.  

Make sure you cover two areas. The first area should be all of the great things you were able to bring about. Whether it's sales quotas that were doubled, increased employee efficiency,   or a new filing system that you have implemented. The second area you should cover is situations that could have been worse. This is for things like being able to keep your departments employees, despite decreasing wages or layoffs, or losing a case but negotiating a settlement that was more in favor of your client. 

Ten days before your review you will send the memo off so that your boss can acknowledge your achievements before they have to sit down with you. Once you are in the review, you should be able to bring up with memo with ease, and be able to discuss your achievements by going over the outline you've already prepared.  

Now that you've earned the raise and your boss knows it, you can start the negotiations!

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