By Ousman Seckan
For many new employees, negotiating a better salary is no go area. This is because they are worried to be seen as too greedy. As a new employee, there are better ways to negotiate for better salary at onset without causing misunderstanding. While voicing your concern for better pay may lead to rise in pay, there are some instances where request for pay rise lead to dismissal, unfortunately. Therefore, knowing and applying the skills needed in requesting a pay rise is fundamentally prudent as you can have your pay risen dramatically in a short period. In this article, four best ways to have your pay increased are explained.
- Research on industry and profile salary trends
It is very important for you as an employee to familiarise yourself with the salary trends of the industry you are working and your profile. It is important to know what others working in the same field are currently earning. You can get this data through friends or co-worker .
This will put you at a better position to effectively negotiate a better pay. Having clear understanding current pay scale of your profile in other similar companies can help you to answer unfamiliar questions your boss may ask you during the negotiation.
This should be based on what others working in the same field are currently earning. You can get this data through research or from a friend or co-worker and use it to your advantage
2. Note down key talking points before meeting with your employer
Before meeting with your employer, you need to be clear on what want to discuss and justification you have. To avoid a worst scenario where you will be wondering on what to say.. Write down your talking points and rehearse them carefully. Also, ask yourself tough questions and ensure that they are convincingly and satisfactorily answered. Be precise in your answer and speak confidently. The issue of negotiating a better pay can be intimidating, just focus on the benefit of salary increment. During negotiation, listen to the other party so that you can understand their needs and expectation.
3. Be assertive but polite in your demand
Negotiating a better pay can be very tricky, but you have to do it with a positive attitude and clear mind-set when the need arises. After all, your salary needs to commiserate with your qualification and experience. Until you muster the courage and tell your boss to increase you salary, he may never do it. You need to understand that recruiters also have interest and their interest may not be your interest likewise your interest. So, demand pay rise when the need arise in a confident and polite manner.
4. Give a salary range instead of single figure
When demanding a better pay it is best give range instead of specific figure. Providing a salary range that works for you, will help in giving options to your employer.. However, do not forget to be flexible during the negotiation. Similarly, never be afraid to walk away from a job offer if the employer cannot meet the minimum salary requirement or offer additional benefits that you really deserve.
About the author
Ousman Seckan is a freelance journalist and blogger. He holds an Advanced Diploma in Journalism and Communication.You can follow him on: httpts://wwwfacebook.com/ousman.seckan.9678 or https://www.linkedin.com/in/ousman-seckan-a0122319a/ or send an email to: o.seckan75@gmail.com