Asking For a Raise
If you feel like you're not getting paid enough, you're probably not alone.

While average wages have been increasing, they haven't been keeping up with the rising cost of living, which means many people are finding it harder to get by. Recent months have seen waves of strikes, with tens of thousands of workers walking out in disputes over pay, jobs and conditions.

We spoke to recruiters, a manager and a workplace psychologist to get five tips on how to best negotiate for more money.

1. Choose the right time

Jill Cotton, a career trends expert at jobs site Glassdoor, says scheduling a talk in advance will allow you and your boss time to prepare and means you're more likely to have a productive conversation.

"Don't spring this on your line manager," Ms Cotton says. "Be upfront and say that you want to book in a conversation that is specifically about pay."

2. Bring evidence

If you're asking for a pay rise, you should have lots of evidence of why you deserve one.

"Know what you've achieved either from a work setting or what you've done to develop yourself, maybe to support your team, support your line managers. List all the pros of what you've done," says Shan Saba, a director at Glasgow- based recruitment firm Brightwork.

3. Have a figure in mind

Most experts agree it's best to have an exact figure in mind before embarking on a conversation about pay.

Do your research, advises James Reed, chair of the recruitment firm Reed.

"You can go online and look at job adverts and see what other comparable jobs are being recruited for and what the salaries are," he says.

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