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Quick answer
Research the market range for your role and location, bring a one-page brag sheet of what you achieved, and ask for a specific number, not a range. If the answer is no, negotiate benefits or get the next review in writing with measurable targets.
At a glance
All outcome figures are estimates from cited sources, not independent verification by us.
- What it is allowed to do
- Drafts for you
Writes drafts (emails, posts, plans, replies). You review and send. Nothing goes out without you.
- Time saved (estimate)
- Roughly 2-3 hours of preparation.
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Tools needed
- ChatGPT
- Typical cost
- ChatGPT and Claude: free tiers work for drafting.
Reviewed Oct 19, 2026
Basis (estimate): Estimate only: assumes researching pay bands, writing the brag sheet, and rehearsing by hand takes an afternoon.
What does this setup do?
Assemble the market research, brag sheet, and ask script for a raise or promotion conversation.
Who is it for?
Employees who have earned more but dread the conversation and want a plan.
How do you set it up?
Tools
- A ChatGPT or Claude account (free tier works)
- Market salary data for your role, level, and location
- Your list of wins this year (projects, above-and-beyond moments)
Steps
- Research the market range for your position, experience level, and location. Note the number you can defend.
- Build a one-page brag sheet: what you achieved this year, times you went above and beyond, what you plan next.
- Decide your specific ask. A precise number shows research; a range invites the bottom of it.
- Paste your brag sheet into the prompt below for a practice script and answers to likely pushback.
- Schedule a real meeting. Do not ambush your manager in a hallway.
- If the answer is no or later, ask about alternate benefits, and get any future commitment in writing with clear targets.
Example output
Illustrative. Your results will differ.
- Your input turned into a clear, prioritized plan
- Next 3 actions with dates, in priority order
- You stay in charge. The agent just organizes.
Where to paste this prompt
ChatGPT: ChatGPT → Project instructions, or ChatGPT Tasks for scheduled reminders (once a day on Free)
Copy-paste prompt
Adapt bracketed fields to your situation.
I want to ask for a raise. My role: [ROLE], location: [CITY]. Market research shows [RANGE]. My achievements this year: [PASTE BRAG SHEET]. Draft: 1) a short opening script for the meeting that states a specific target number and ties it to my contributions; 2) calm replies to three likely pushbacks (budget freeze, "you are already at range", "let us revisit later"); 3) three alternate asks if salary cannot move (PTO, bonus, flexible schedule). Keep the tone collaborative, never threatening. Show me the scripts.Newsletter
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What usually goes wrong?
Where agents tend to stall on this job. More patterns in Where AI gets stuck.
- AI cannot verify your market data. Bring real numbers from a salary source.
- Never threaten to quit if you do not get what you want. It ends the conversation, not wins it.
- A verbal "we will revisit this" is worth nothing. Get commitments in writing with measurable targets.
Which chat tools work with this prompt?
Paste the prompt into any of these assistants (free or paid tiers).
- ChatGPT
- Claude
Common questions
- How much should I ask for?
- Research the market range for your role, level, and location, then name one specific number you can defend. Research cited by Harvard DCE finds a specific number beats a range.
- What if they say there is no budget?
- Ask about alternate benefits: more PTO, a bonus, stock, or flexible scheduling. If they say later, get it in writing with clear, measurable targets.
- When is the best time to ask?
- Schedule a dedicated meeting, ideally around performance reviews or after a visible win. Do not ambush your manager.
What tips make it smoother?
- Talk about the value you bring, never your personal expenses. Rent and car repairs do not belong in the meeting.
- Practice the pitch with a friend or mentor before the real conversation.
- Consider the whole package: salary, bonus, stock, PTO, and schedule all count.
Where do the claims come from?
Summaries use public sources linked below, not independent verification. How setups are picked.
- Read Harvard Division of Continuing Education’s write-up (professional.dce.harvard.edu)
Harvard Division of Continuing Education: Market research prep, the one-page brag sheet, asking a specific number, and getting future commitments in writing.
- Read SHRM, Johnny C. Taylor Jr.’s write-up (www.shrm.org)
SHRM, Johnny C. Taylor Jr.: Knowing your value with specific examples, considering total compensation, and practicing while staying collaborative.
Related setups
- Do due diligence on a job offer before you sign
Break a job offer into total compensation, compare it against market data, and surface red flags and negotiation points.
- Turn rough notes into a work status update
Paste messy bullets from a standup or client call and get a tight status email or Slack post, with risks and asks separated, without sending until you approve.
- Run a 15-minute AI weekly review
Close each week by talking through wins, drains, and open loops with voice mode while the AI takes notes, then get a drafted plan for next week instead of a blank Monday.