GUIDELINES

  1. Express request of getting a pay increase.
  2. Mention positive things about working for the company.
  3. Justify the request for a salary increase.
  4. Request for feedback on the matter.

SAMPLE LETTER

[Senders Name]
[Address line]
[State, ZIP Code]

[Letter Date]

[Recipients Name]
[Address line]
[State, ZIP Code]

[Subject: Normally bold, summarizes the intention of the letter] -Optional-


Dear [Recipients Name],

I am writing this letter to inform you about my salary increase request. My stay in this company gives me nothing but enjoyment and the sense of fulfillment I didn't find in my previous jobs.

I am extremely pleased that the business has grown a lot since I started. Along with the company's success is the demand of work I have gotten in the past year, and despite the workload, I have performed above expectations.

I hope that you would take some time to evaluate my performance and consider my request. I am open to discussing this matter at a time of your convenience.

Sincerely,

[Senders Name]
[Senders Title] -Optional-

[Enclosures: number] - Optional -
cc: [Name of copy recipient] - Optional -

Salary increase request letter.

Further things to consider when writing request letters to my boss

Further things to consider when writing request letters to my boss

Request Letters

Request letters are letters written to ask formally or politely for something. Any matter that requires a humble and polite appeal can be put forward using a request letter. It could be a job interview, a promotion, or a favor; a request letter will get the job done. A request letter can be formal or informal depending on the recipient. If you are requesting a friend to do a task for you, for instance, you can choose to go informal. But if you are requesting your manager for a promotion, the letter has to be formal. Either way, a request letter must be sent early enough to give the recipient ample time to process and respond to the request.

When writing request letters, you need to be brief and direct, avoiding any auxiliary information that might weaken the message you are conveying. State exactly and clearly what you are requesting for giving reasons for it. If you are requesting for a raise, for example, explain in details why you think you deserve one. Maintain a polite tone throughout the letter. Close the letter by thanking the recipient in advance and expressing your anticipation for his/her consideration.

Letters to My Boss

Letters to my boss are the letters you write to your superiors or the person whom you report to at work. The recipients of such letters can be the company owners, managers, or any other person who is in charge of employees in a company. Whether you want to raise a complaint, appreciate your boss, apologize for wrongdoing, or ask for permission to do something, a letter will get the job done. It will give you the time to organize your thoughts and of course, putting your thoughts in writing will let your boss see the seriousness of the issue.

Letters to my boss can be formal or informal depending on the relationship between the sender and the recipient. However, the letter must be addressed to a specific person. Start by stating your reason for writing the letter. Next, deliver you message providing any relevant information regarding the issue. Make the letter short and direct to the point. Use a polite, respectful, and professional tone. Refrain from making offensive or negative comments even if you are lodging a complaint. Wrap it up with a positive remark or a call to action. Sign and date the letter.

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