Taking Your Salary to the Next Level

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If you ask people what they would change about their present occupation, I guarantee you most will say their salary. Some of us know that we are necessary components to our companies yet are holding back when it comes to asking for a raise. Others don’t know what they are worth and could care less as long as they’re getting a paycheck.

I believe that any human working every day within his or her scope of responsibilities, regardless of his or her profession, is entitled to receiving all that he or she is.

1. Do Your Homework.



Try asking your human resources department what the salary range is for your position. If you are unable to obtain trustworthy information from them, you can try using a salary survey.

Salary surveys provide salary information that can help you make sure you will earn what you're worth. All you do is enter your professional title, the zip code you are in or want to work in, and the general area. The survey will pull up a list of additional professions under that title, brief job summaries, and the professions' individual base and bonus pay. Before you knock on that door, know exactly what you're asking for.

2. Be Confident.

Remember, when trying to upgrade, it's up to you to convince your boss that it's in the company's best interest to give you a raise. But don't be too pushy. It would be helpful to point out how positive your work ethic is day in and day out.

Physically demonstrating excellent, accurate performance on a consistent basis is sure to score "brownie points" with any employer. Who wants to train someone or, better yet, find someone good enough to train a new person when they're getting everything they need and more from you?

Executive coach Dr. Ted Sun, professor at University of Phoenix and professional speaker, tells us that "the first thing you have to do is believe in yourself and your worth before you can convince someone else to believe in you."

3. Think About Getting Your Degree.

Many businesses offer a tuition reimbursement program as a benefit of employment. Go for it! If you haven't already obtained a degree or even a special vocational training certificate, do so. Sometimes, when it comes to getting that promotion, the job will go to someone with a college degree. It is then that a lot of people realize how much they are shortchanging themselves by not having a degree.

A B.A.- or B.S.-degree holder will earn about $13,000 more per year than someone without a four-year degree. And a master's degree will put you about $10,000 ahead of those with bachelor's degrees. So take advantage of being able to further your career for free, and get enrolled in a program pertaining to your professional trade.

There's nothing wrong with using a competing offer as a bargaining tool when you ask for a raise, but don't threaten to quit. That may show a lack of commitment to the company on your end. And when asking for a raise, don't compare your salary with that of a coworker. That coworker may have a higher degree or some skill that you don't possess that the company finds more valuable.

According to Alexandra Levit, author of They Don't Teach Corporate in College, "If you're not moving up, it's probably in your best interest to leave." Even if your supervisor is supportive when you ask for a raise, he or she may not have the power to give you one. In case this happens, be prepared to network. The key in networking is having a plan, so prepare a brief introduction about yourself and know what you want as well as what you can do.

In general, upgrading your salary mostly involves knowledge about what you do and open communication. Always be willing to negotiate, but don't back down. Know what you're worth and what your company is capable of paying someone like you. At the end of the day, it's your happiness that really counts, isn't it?
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