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We’ve all been there; we know that a raise is long overdue. We also know we have more than paid our dues with long hours, weekends and vacations cut too short — all in the name of flawless work. Still, we find ourselves wondering if we’re ever going to that salary increase. Did you think to consider your resume might be a powerful tool? That’s right — the same resume that got you hired can also help with that overdue raise or promotion, says A. Harrison Barnes, career coach and founder of Hound.com

Why not consider Hound.com to provide all the help with your resume you need? It’s amazing what a new set of eyes can catch. Eliminate the cover letter and you’re left with a professional “company highlights” document that puts those strengths in front of your boss once again. Request a meeting with the boss, carefully choose your words, take a deep breath and jump in.

First Things First Be sure to start the meeting with a statement that lets him know you’re aware of the current economy; however, you’d like to point out a few things and remind him of your role in the company’s overall dynamics. Be sure you tell him how giving you a raise is in the best interest of the company as a whole. Point out the ways you’ve already reduced spending, streamlined shipping processes or increased profits the past two years. Whatever your contributions were, this is what you want to ensure gets heard. Presenting your resume again reminds him of the Accounting degree you have or even allowing him to see your accomplishments before you came on board. Make it a winning combination for both of you.

Be sure to remind him the continued growth of the company is your top priority. After all, you’re the one who sacrificed countless weekends during negotiations last year. You’re the one who clients want to speak to and you’re the voice of reason in many instances. Odds are, the right presentation will serve your purposes nicely.

That said, if you don’t get the answer you’re hoping for during this meeting, the good news is you’ve already updated your resume. You may not want to consider changing jobs right now and in those cases, the ball is still in your court. You can always wait and see how the economy does over the next six months. A. Harrison Barnes agrees, “You always have choices — even when you can’t see them until you take a step back; you always have those choices.” One of those choices is the Hound.com job board. Available nursing jobs, government jobs, accounting jobs and thousands more are updated in real time. If you see the job, it’s available. If it has been filled, you can be sure the Hound.com team is quick to remove it. We know how valuable your time is.

Regardless of what you decide, the most important thing is ensuring it’s a decision you’re comfortable with. After all, it’s up to you if the morning commute delivers you to a job you resent or one you can’t wait to get to.

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