10 Tips for Negotiating a Raise

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When’s the last time you asked for a raise?

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If you’re like most people, it’s been a while—in large part because it’s an intimidating conversation to have. But now that companies are recovering from the recession, your opportunity may be around the corner. Here are 10 things you should and shouldn’t do to make the conversation go smoothly.

Alison Green blogs at Ask a Manager, offering advice on career, job search, and management issues.

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