Build a Business Case for a Bigger Raise

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

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

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