Once you have compiled all the appropriate information you need before asking for your raise, tailor it to your individual managers' interests. Bring attention to those projects you completed that they supported, or to the aspects of your work they value most.

2torial #0488: Learn2 Negotiate a Raise Build a case OK, you know how much you want. Now it's just a matter of organizing all your research into a coherent argument. Imagine that you're a lawyer, and your employer is the judge and jury. As you build your case, consider the following: Research salary levels: If your salary is below the industry average, provide your boss with evidence (see Step 1). List accomplishments: Let your employer know all the ways you've gone above and beyond the call of duty (see Step 2). Provide facts and figures: Wherever possible, provide numbers or other evidence to back up your claims. Don't say, "I'm really tired when I get home, so I know I'm working hard." Rather, say, "I'm producing 47.2 widgets a day," or "I talked operations out of a useless copy machine that would have cost $5,000." Point out special skills: Let your employer know about any special skills your job requires, especially if you've acquired them since being hired, either in school or on the job. Make proposals for the future: Show you're serious about your future with the company by setting specific work goals. Step 6