Draft a clear, professional email that respects your manager's time while stating your purpose.
Keep the subject clear Use a subject line that is professional and transparent, such as 'Request to discuss my performance and compensation'. This ensures your manager knows exactly what the meeting will be about. Never spring this on them during a casual catch-up. ## Keep it brief Your email should not contain the entire negotiation. Its purpose is to schedule the meeting. Include one sentence about your recent successes to frame the context: 'I am proud of the results we achieved with the summer campaign and would like to review my current salary in light of my expanded responsibilities.' By hinting at the topic, you allow your manager to prepare, which prevents them from feeling ambushed or defensive. Keep the email tone positive, collaborative, and forward-thinking throughout.
