If you choose to ask for a raise, you should do so in person if possible. If the person deciding whether to give the raise can hear your personal appeal and see your emotions, he or she might be more inclined to grant the raise. However, if you must submit a letter, you should be sure to make it formal. You should make sure that your grammar is correct and that there are no spelling mistakes.
. You should list all of the reasons why you deserve a raise. Although you can include personal appears (for instance, my children are going to college and I need to help them with their tuition), you should mainly include the employment-related reasons why you deserve a raise. For example, state that you always come into work on time, that your performance reviews have been excellent, and that you have never received any disciplinary violations. If you work for a large company, you may want to include a reference within the company who can verify the work-related information provided in the letter.
