Be prepared to hear no

... in which you are asking for something almost always go better if you've rehearsed in advance and have considered the many possible responses that you'll get to each of your requests, and how you'll address these responses. 

Show you’re invested in the company.

Volunteer for a project or create one by being a proactive problem-solver. When leveraging a project to get a raise, explain the new responsibilities you’d like to take on and how it will help the company grow and generate more money.

• Demonstrate that you have taken on additional responsibilities and provide specific details about your accomplishments. 
• Share examples of projects you have completed and how they’ve positively impacted the business. Was there an increase in revenue? Did you save a cust...

Conduct background research to determine your market value. 

Consistently exceed expectations in terms of your current role and job responsibilities. Take on more than expected, and manage these projects as well as your more senior colleagues.

Share your accomplishments early and often

Not why you need it.

Everyone would like to make more money, but don’t bring up personal reasons like your rent increasing, needing to plan an expensive birthday party for your dog or your vacation to Hawaii.

Stick to discussing your performance and impact.