There will be times throughout your career that you will find yourself wanting to negotiate a salary increase.

This could be because you have been in the role for some time and believe you deserve a salary increase or it could be because you are approaching an annual appraisal and need to prepare. Either way, there are a number of reasons why you should approach salary negotiations throughout your career.

If you are looking to progress within your organisation and work towards a promotion, you must put a lot of preparation and time into securing it. Many employers will operate a 6 month or yearly appraisal process where you will have the opportunity to assess your job role, comment on your performance and discuss salary.