How to Get the Raise You Want in 90 Days or Less: A Step-by-step Plan for Making It Happen (Advice on Careers Achieving Su)
Author
Kathy M. Barnes
Publisher
Atlantic Publishing Group Inc.
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You work hard every day and you know that your performance merits more money than you are currently making. But the rat race is making it next to impossible to ask for that raise you want. Job growth is slowing, salaries are tightening up, and you feel like you might miss your chance if you do not act soon do not feel alone. Millions of Americans feel the exact same way and it can be hard to get past your initial hesitance to ask for a raise. But, it is a more complex process than merely asking for a raise. You must be prepared to approach your boss and company from a multitude of different angles. In this comprehensive guide to overcoming your hesitance and getting the raise you deserve, you will learn exactly how you can step up to the plate and become the employee that no one can ignore, not only earning that raise, but proving to everyone around you that your presence is vital to the success of the company. In this book, you will learn how to approach the process of getting a raise one step at a time, focusing on what you need to do as an employee to successfully convince your employer that you are worth the money. You will learn how to analyze where you are in your life and career, how you got there, and where you want to end up. A complete outline is provided to detail exactly how salaries are set by employers and how you can work within those parameters, evaluating your own skill set, and deciding if you are truly entitled to a raise or if you need to work a little harder for it. You will learn how to go about earning your raise by creating a list of what your employer is looking for and methodically checking off each item as you improve your overall work performance to meet their expectations. Learn when and where you can ask for a raise and how to negotiate with a tough boss to convince them that your request is both fair for you and beneficial for them. A special section on the top mistakes you should avoid in negotiating your raise is included to ensure you do not make the same mistakes that have tripped up many before you and an explanation of how employers give and analyze employee evaluations allows you to see inside their head as they try to decide whether your request is worthwhile to them. For any employee grinding their way through work every day, knowing they are worth more money, this step-by-step guide to asking for a raise is for you.
Reviews
Being an employer myself I was very interested in knowing what suggestions are given to employees to ask for a raise. How you go about asking for a raise could result in two ways; one being a raise will happen and the other a walking ticket.
I can't agree more with Kathy M. Barnes-Hemsworth in saying "One of the questions you must consider when thinking about your raise is whether you should ask for a raise or just look for a higher-paying job with another company entirely. While it may seem exciting to leave for another job that pays more, there are some good reasons to stay where you are, with a company where you have proved that you deserve to be paid more."And I can assure you that once you are through "How to Get a Raise You Want in 90 Days or Less" you will be clear what direction you need to take.
This book covers the ultimate basics, for e.g.: understanding how the business works and finances, employee evaluations, being clear on your expectations and goals, preparing your case, and presentation of case. It also covers suggestions on how to prepare oneself physically and mentally.
I believe this book is geared more toward the person that is on the lower end of the spectrum as far as pay scale and responsibility is concerned; that person in his or her first job. The writing is simple, concise and informative. There is nothing overwhelming or unachievable. I also believe this book should be recommended reading for college students getting ready to embark on their career. It will give them more clarity on how the "real world" works and how to flow with it.
Reviewed on 04/06/2011 by ReviewTheBook.com Member Irene Watson
