Appraisal at work

Question_2

Hi,

I am due to have an appraisal at work soon and I would like to know if you can offer me any advice on what to say/impress in order to up my salary?


Thanks

jessicamb

Hi Question

Why is it you think you should be getting more money for your role? That would help people give you some better advice.

wishiwasarichgirl

try and show evidence of how you have done more than expected, boosted sales, brought in extra business etc

If you cannot demonstrate how you have been of value to your employers perhaps you could come up with a plan to improve efficiency etc, with a review in say 3 months, if you hit the agreed target you get your pay rise.

sorry its a bit waffly. its difficult to know what to say without knowing your job.

and I hate appraisals... all that "I'm great, I'm worth so much more" bollox

Question_2

Thanks for the advice... Yes your right its all a load of 'bollox'...

What is the best line to use in order to try and get a payrise without sounding like a money grabber?

Before my appraisal I am going to prepare in order to make it sound like I really deserve the increase.

Maz

Normally, your progress (or otherwise) is determined by your previous years' appraisal and the targets that were agreed then. If you can show that you've acheived these and maybe even surpassed them, you may have a good argument for a pay increase. Obviously, this will be influenced by your companies salary structure and your job title.

But, if you can demonstrate that you have increased your value as an employee i.e. had the occasional nervous breakdown due to the stress of trying to maintain the impossibly high demands made on you etc, you might be in with a chance. Some might say I'm bitter and twisted and I would probably agree with them!

Personally, I think that the corporate world is a sack of sh*te - get out while you can.

save-a-lot

Hi

A few years back I did a course called optimising your performance. Anyway, there were lots of tips, however, the very best advice was to keep a monthly diary. I work to targets, which are set every year, however, keeping a diary means I have a record of everything that I have done including extra stuff that would otherwise been forgotten about.

So, when I go to any appraisal I give a copy of my 'Additional effort record' to my manager. This helps me explain, month by month what I have done beyond my targets. Always worked well for me and I always get better than average bonuses and increments in pay.

poorjim

Hi question

All the posts are correct, you certainly need evidence of what you have achieved.

Also don't be scared to speak out during an appraisal and say that you wish to progress and if you think you are worth more say so with reasons, and ask for guidance towards achieving this going forward.

Ofcourse if you feel really undervalued for your type of role you could find salary checker online and see what you should be getting.

hth

PJ

Keeping_Positive

Preparation is the key and as mentioned above evidence that you have acheived or even excelled at previous targets given. A lot of managers may have a restricted amount to spread across their staff but if you can show them how much you have done and want to do in future that should help you get the maximum.

Question_2

I am an administrator in which I have a co-worker. My co-worker has been at the company a few months and doesn't put in much effort and is quite rude to remainder of the team. My supervisor knows that I have gave 100% since I have started and also that my co-worker leaves most of the work upto me to complete. How do I put this across in my appraisal. Basically I think I do deserve a wage increase but i just don't how to say it?


Thanks

D4WNO

This is a good little link

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/life_and_style/career_and_jobs/graduate_management/article3159614.ece

Babstreefern

Don't make me laugh!! Appraisals or a load of twaddle. They do not, I repeat, they do not get you a better salary. I know, because a few times in the past, I've not had my appraisal until well after we've had our rises. And thats happened in the last couple of jobs.

They are just a load of hot air = its an excuse to !!!!! about other people, etc, etc.
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