Get a Raise

(MoneyWatch) 

How can I get a raise?

Go ahead and ask. Perhaps you feel lucky simply to have a job nowadays, but even in difficult times, companies want to keep their best people. Reminding your employer that you're one of those people is the key to getting a salary bump in a down market. Make your case on paper, including what you've accomplished over the past year — from signing up new clients to finding cost savings. If your company's purse strings are too tight to accommodate a bigger paycheck, ask for perks such as more vacation time, a more flexible schedule, or additional training. Check out the following links for your best game plan.

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