Prepare your case for a raise

Organize your wins into a short, confident case and practice the conversation.

Why it works

A raise request is stronger with concrete examples of impact and a clear ask.

Collect wins.

Here are things I've done this year: [LIST]. Turn them into 5 impact statements with results where I've given numbers. Don't make up numbers.

Draft the talk.

Write a 2-minute talking-points outline for asking my manager for a raise, including my ask and how to respond if they say budget is tight.

Role-play.

Play my manager, push back politely, and help me practice staying calm and specific.

Replace anything in [BRACKETS] with your details. Works with most AI chat assistants.

Match your resume to a job description honestly, so recruiters see the relevant experience first.

Run a mock interview with follow-up questions and feedback on your answers.