Pay Rise Special: Be prepared and go for it

The crucial moment of popping the pay rise question should be planned, practised and perfectly timed to achieve the optimum result

Don't be afraid to ask the awkward question of your boss Pic: iStock

Are you worth it? In considering this question, I was reminded of the advice from Gary Vaynerchuk (a global authority in social media marketing and a successful entrepreneur, investor, author, public speaker and internet personality). His secrets to success include playing to your strengths and being self-aware.

Depending on your employer and the business that you work in, you have to firstly ask yourself the question – are you being paid fairly in ...