CVs and Interviews

Like anything else you do securing a payrise require effective research and planning to improve your chances of landing that dream figure. Below I have outlined a number of key points to consider when preparing.

Research the market prior to any pay rise review or requests. Review salary surveys, or check the appointments pages in the newspapers and online job boards or ask your recruitment consultant for their advice on the subject.

Consider the following areas to help support your efforts –

Think about and outline any special projects that were noted as being successfully handled by you since your last pay increase.

Think about duties and responsibilities you have taken on outside of your original job specification.

Think about any initiatives or activities that have resulted in improvement or revenue gains or cost saving for the company.

Think about any additional skill, awards or training you have secured to enhance your position.

Taking yourself through the above points will improve your ability to back up any salary increase requests. This process is like any other sales process and backing up your case with hard facts or outlining how you have contributed to the organisation will make the difference.

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