Tricks to use during salary increment discussion

                                                          

 In my honest opinion, appraisal discussions or salary increment discussions are just a formality. You cannot impress your boss in a 30 minutes or 1 hour discussion if you have not been able to impress him/ her throughout the year.

1. Every transaction/ task/ meeting is an opportunity to impress or add value.
2. Your boss needs to see the ‘value’ in you and your work. You can make this happen by taking the right actions throughout the year. It is not a one time or point in time activity.
3. Having said that, appraisal discussion or salary increment discussion is the time to use the ‘right words’, it is the time to express the ‘right sentiments’. In a 30 minutes to 1 hour discussion if you touch the right cords you can make magic happen. Read the next few points carefully.
4. Never compare your salary with anyone else.
5. When asked for a number or expectation: Quote as big as you can, in fact quote a number which you yourself feel unrealistic.
6. Once you quote a big number, never come down or negotiate. Stick to the number.
7. Never blackmail by saying that you will stop doing some work or not take additional responsibility or leave the company unless you know that you are indispensable
8. Show positivity.
9. Ask for more responsibility.
10. Share ideas to generate more business// for the growth of your department and company.