Practice asking for a raise
Make a clear compensation request, support it with evidence, and handle a manager who cannot say yes immediately.
Your mic turns on when you start.
RoleplayPractice asking for a raise
What you'll practice
A scheduled compensation conversation with a manager who listens, asks for evidence, and may cite budget or timing constraints.
- State the request without apology
- Connect impact to expanded scope
- Leave with a concrete next step if the answer is not yet yes
What Co-Star evaluates
- Clarity of the ask
- Strength of evidence
- Response to constraints
Review focus: Evaluate the clarity of the request, evidence, and negotiated next step; do not judge whether a particular salary is correct.
Who Co-Star plays
A fair but budget-conscious manager who needs a clear request and evidence of expanded scope or impact.
How it starts
Your manager opens the meeting and asks what you wanted to discuss. Compensation doesn't come up until you raise it, just like the real conversation.
What you'll leave with
- A direct opening request
- A specific follow-up date instead of a vague maybe
Questions about this practice
What if my manager says there is no budget?
Choose the budget-pushback starter. Co-Star will make you practice clarifying the path, evidence, decision maker, and next review date.
Does this tell me what salary to request?
No. It helps you rehearse the conversation and reviews how clearly you presented your own request and evidence.
Related practice
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