Six Steps to a Bigger Raise
| September 16, 2008 |  View for printing |
Chris McGee says it's quite easy to win a big raise: Excel on high-impact or risky projects, and help your boss succeed.
To do that, you must understand how success is defined in your organization and which measures are used to judge your boss -- and you. "Understand your role in pushing your boss up, and you in turn will rise," said McGee, a principal in the District office of Mercer, a human relations consulting firm.
You can't start being a standout just a few weeks before your review. You need at least a few months to lay a firm foundation and rack up some impressive accomplishments before your boss sits down to start your evaluation.
By Vickie Elmer Special to The Washington Post
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