You are asking for a raise the wrong way
We all want more money, but is it hard to ask for a rise?
Self-evaluation
Before going into negotiations in regards to a raise, first, revisit the company goals and personal goals. Are those aligned one to each other?
Get feedback
If you work with peers, get feedback from them ASAP. Otherwise, get feedback from your manager.
Feedback on what? Revisit self-evaluation, company values, and company goals, ask peers to focus on that, and rate it from 0 to 5; numerical feedback is easy to give and takes less time.
Gather cross-department information
Do you actively work with different parts of the company? Or perform activities together with other team members? Highlight it somehow; again, feedback is your best friend here.
Organize this information in a friendly manner
It’s time to work on presenting all of this sensitively and comprehensively. I like no more than five slide presentations, but it depends on how you feel better communicating with your boss/manager.
Discuss same points with friends/colleagues from different areas; I recommend more senior peers.
Get a one-on-one meeting
Most importantly, communicate effectively why you are having this meeting and guide the discussion through the organized information. The presentation (or lack thereof) is not essential, but how you make your points on what and why you should get the raise or promotion is the goal here.
Summary
TL;DR
- Perform a thorough self-evaluation
- Gather qualitative information from peers
- Organize it
- Share with senior peers for feedback on how to present your specific case (the more they know your boss, the better)
- Have a 1-on-1 meeting with the boss and guide the discussion on why you should get what you want.
It is not intended to be a hard-on-stone technique to get a raise, but at least it will guide you through setting up a common communication ground for yourself and your boss.
Let me know what you think about this approach and what you would add for better results.
