NEGOTIATING SALARY GUIDE

2M Careers are Technical job recruiters who specialise in technical jobs and construction jobs. However the same principles apply to most employment sectors when resigning from a job and starting a new job. Here is a guide on how to resign from a job, which we hope you will find useful and informative.

Although asking for a salary rise is not an easy task to do, you are entitled to a salary review at any time. You are more likely to get a salary rise if you ask for one than if you don't!

Although they are typically done when an appraisal is due or when your annual salary review is up, do not feel you have to ask at that specific time. Once you have made the decision that you are going to ask for one, do not rush into it. You need to think about you, how valuable you are while continuing to constantly work hard. Think about all the reasons why you feel justified in asking for a pay rise and work out a professional manner of putting your case to your manager.

Firstly you need to ascertain what salary you are looking for i.e. what you are worth in the marketplace. You can do this by looking up researched salary surveys or by carrying out your own survey of people in comparable jobs. Speak to your recruitment consultant who will be more than happy to give you some advice and keep an eye on the appointment pages to see what the going rate is. Remember you need to be asking what you are worth.

You will also need to know exactly what your current job asks from you. You will then have to highlight to you boss what you do above and beyond your current job. Remind them of the benefits and achievements you have brought to the company as well as unique qualities that you alone have. Check your past appraisals and show how you have overcome any of your last shortcomings.

Once you know what you are going to be asking for and have prepared all your reasons for this arrange to have a private meeting with your boss. By this time you will be fully prepared and will feel able to answer any potentially difficult questions your boss may have during the meeting.

Ensure that you are not confrontational, remain calm and are prepared to compromise if necessary. Conclude by impressing on your boss that you are happy and do enjoy your job and your colleagues. Explain that this is one of the reasons you are going to such lengths to try to obtain this salary increase from your employers.

If they are unable to increase your salary then perhaps you could ask for an alternative way of increasing your financial benefits. This could include increasing your pension, holiday or health allowance. Perhaps you could discuss your flexi-time or getting a mobile phone.

Most importantly do not become dismayed, continue to work hard and assess how you feel after your next salary review perhaps. Ensure that you thank your boss for their time and perhaps ask to have another review in 3 - 6 months. Whatever you do make sure you leave on good terms, you need to work together on a daily basis.

It is also worth noting that financial increase is not everything. It is important to enjoy working with the people and doing the job you do. Take some time to assess your situation and what makes you happy.

CAREERS ADVICE GUIDES

CREATING A CV

INTERVIEW GUIDES

HANDLING OFFERS

RESIGNING AND STARTING A NEW JOB

WORKING WITH YOUR RECRUITMENT CONSULTANT

NEGOTIATING A SALARY RISE

If you have any queries please contact us on 0131 555 4001 or on info@2mcareers.com