Q. I got a 2% salary increase this time last year so my annual review is coming up soon. My agency responsibilities have increased significantly in the past year, but I won’t be happy if I don’t get a much bigger pay bump this year. How do I make certain I get the best possible…… Continue reading Build a Business Case for a Bigger Raise
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What to Do When Asked About Current Salary Level
Q. I just completed a third round of interviews and the HR manager said the agency wants to make me an offer. She asked me how much I am currently making, and I politely told her I’d have to get back with her. Do I have to disclose my current salary—which is way below what…… Continue reading What to Do When Asked About Current Salary Level
Overdue Salary Increase Action Plan
Q. What is the typical cycle of pay raises within agencies? I received my last raise when I was promoted to account executive 18 months ago. My last performance review was at that time, but supervisors tell me I’m doing a great job and never mention money. What do you suggest? A. If your job…… Continue reading Overdue Salary Increase Action Plan
Annual Budget Season Affects Hiring, Pay Increases
Happily, this is the first fall in three decades that I’m not engaged in the annual ritual of preparing agency and corporate financial plans for the coming year. But the start of the budget season reminded me to pass along advice to job seekers and those hoping for a pay hike from their current employers. For…… Continue reading Annual Budget Season Affects Hiring, Pay Increases
Requesting a Pay Raise in a Tight Economy
Q. I’ve been with my current agency for two years, and the pay freeze from last year was just lifted at the same time I’ve been offered a job by another firm. The offer, however, is for only slightly more than I’m currently making. What should I expect raise wise from my current employer? …… Continue reading Requesting a Pay Raise in a Tight Economy