Genius Way to Ask for a Raise

I love this clip from Barbara Corcoran on how to successfully ask for a raise. It’s short, but I will save you from watching it (though I recommend it) by summarizing its top take-aways here: Think like a man. Women generally do not ask for raises, but men do it all the time. If women […]
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How to Negotiate a Raise in 4 Steps

Asking for more money is never fun. To make things easier for you, here are the top four things to think about: Timing. Ask for a raise at a scheduled face-to-face meeting around the time your manager is setting next year’s budget. Market Comp. Know what’s market for your role, and try to figure out beforehand […]
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4 Ways to Handle the Ban on Being Asked Your Current Compensation

Now that California (and other markets) are prohibiting prospective employers from asking how much you make, here are 4 ways to handle the ban: Although interviewers cannot ask you what you currently make, they can (and very likely will) ask you what you want to make. How do you answer what you want to make […]
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How to Manage Multiple Offers

I’ve noticed star lawyers who interview in parallel can receive multiple offers. Savvy lawyers manage the process so they get all the offers on the table before having to decide.   To slow down the process, ask complex questions, ideally ones that would take some research, e.g., about outstanding equity, how the formula works, or about […]
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How to Get a Raise This Year: 5 Things to Think About

Getting a raise takes advance planning. Start thinking now so you are ready to negotiate when the timing is right: Find out what your manager faces to give an employee a raise. Get metrics and a timeline, ideally in writing. (If that’s too awkward, take good notes and jot down the date.) Record your accomplishments/results […]
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Take the Call, Even if You’re Happy

If you’re happily employed, you’re the ideal candidate (because, really, who wants disgruntled employees trying to leave their current job?). So, you probably get a lot of unsolicited calls about other opportunities in a strong economy.  Here are 3 reasons why you should take that call, even if you are satisfied with where you are: […]
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How to Ask for a Raise

You want to be paid your worth, but it’s tough to have to ask for it. Some things to try: Timing. Consider when budgets are set for the following year. Set aside time to talk to your manager 3-4 months before the annual review so you get your request in before numbers are frozen. Make your case from […]
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