Asking for a pay rise is easier said than done for many employees. Building negotiating power is crucial to success - and it obviously helps to have skills that are in high demand. If it's been ages since you last received a pay bump, here are some practical tips to consider.

Feeling like you might be underpaid can be one of the most disheartening aspects of work. According to a recent survey from Glassdoor, a whopping 39 per cent of employees believe they are not receiving fair pay in their current job. But it’s hard for them to be sure.

Here are 15 signs you’re paid less than you should be.

Most hiring managers expect you to ask about salary by the second interview, but if you do, they might turn that question around and ask you about your own salary history to get an idea of what you're willing to take. Here's why you shouldn't share with them what you've made before.

When it comes to negotiating, preparation is key. To get what you're after, you have to be ready to counter any and all possible rejections.

The beginning of the year is a great time to make sure you're being paid what you're worth, and if you find out it's about time you had a chat with your boss about how much you make, PayScale has a few simple scripts and conversation starters to help you start that chat productively.

You want to be prepared for your upcoming salary negotiation, so you plan to research the standard pay range and practice asking for what you want. Those steps are certainly valuable, but they're not enough.

Hi Lifehacker, I was asked for salary expectations in an interview for a contract IT job. I left it to the employer to decide what they could offer me, but they persuaded me to provide a range. I didn't have the exact salary figure from my last job, so I quoted bit lower range. Now I've got the job offer and have accepted the job. I've been sent the paperwork to complete. I have just come across salary figures from my last job. There's quite considerable difference in my salary. I am being offered about $6 K less. Is it recommended to amend my salary expectations? If so how should I approach them?