How do I ask for a raise?

Home Career blog posts Compensation & benefits How do I ask for a raise?

Salary. Base compensation. Hourly pay. Bonuses. However you define the money you make, one thing’s for certain: it can be stressful asking for more of it.

It’s important to keep in mind that it’s okay to ask, even if the execution feels uncomfortable and comes across as awkward. Your delivery will improve over time, and what matters most is that you initiate a conversation around money if you feel you deserve a raise. This article in US News offers some helpful insights.Read more.

Katy Davis

Katy Davis

Katy is responsible for supporting LibGig's recruiting department and recruiting for library and information management positions in the legal, federal, media, corporate, and academic sectors.
Katy Davis
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