08 Apr “Asking for A Raise” Speech Assignment Sheet
Objective:
· The objective of this speech is to promote self-advocacy and workforce/workplace etiquette and preparedness.
Instructions:
· For this assignment, you will present a 3-4-minute speech asking for a raise.
· Pick either – 1) your current job or 2) imagine you are in your future dream job.
· No matter what job you pick, your purpose is to advocate for yourself in the workplace and in the position in which you are in and/or the raise/promotion you are trying to achieve.
Main Components:
1. The position, current rate, and the employee’s (your) asking salary
2. Achievements or assets that you bring/have brought to the company
a. Basically – why does the employee (you) feel you deserve a salary increase?
3. Market Analysis of the position
ADDITIONAL NOTES:
· Each of the Main Components above will be ONE MAIN POINT. Therefore, you will have a total of THREE MAIN POINTS.
· Also, there is an outline template below (similar to the previous speeches). I would highly encourage you to use this outline for this speech!
· I would recommend including at least a few references/sources to back up your argument (for example, data about the market value of the job, or data about how a raise is reasonable due to your assets and recent achievements, etc.).
· This speech is persuasive in nature, but it includes a lot of detailed information about you, the job, and why you are asking for a raise.
REQUIREMENTS BREAKDOWN:
1. Video of your Speech
2. Outline
TO TURN IN:
1. Outline WITH your YouTube video link at the top
You DO NOT need to submit a visual aid for this speech assignment.
