There aren’t any rules about when you can ask for a raise, which makes your year-end review about as good a time as any to start your salary negotiation.

No matter when you decide to ask your boss for better compensation, it’s important to start the process before you ask for that meeting. Asking for a raise is like any other negotiation; you have to be prepared before you go into it.

Consider this your pep talk before you go to your boss and ask for a better salary deal. Here are some tips that can help you be more confident during your negotiation:

Related Resources:

  • Tips from the Pros (The Washington Post)
  • 7 BigLaw Firms to Work for if You Want the Big Bucks (FindLaw’s Greedy Associates)
  • Want a Higher Salary? Try FBI’s Hostage Negotiator Tactics (FindLaw’s Greedy Associates)

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