Boss Advice: 'How do I ask my boss for a pay rise?'

Welcome to our career column, Boss Advice.

Rebecca Klodinsky is a dual-business owner and HR manager. She is the founder of celebrity-loved swimwear brand IIXIIST, and she knows a thing or two about being a boss.

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Every Monday, Rebecca joins 9Honey exclusively to answer all your burning questions about the workplace. Dating a colleague and not sure whether to tell people? Dealing with a toxic colleague at work? If you have a question for Rebecca, email 9honey@nine.com.au.

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Hi Bec. What's the best way to ask for a pay rise and how should I prepare? Pip

Hey Pip. This is a common question! Let me ask, are you due for a pay rise? If so, I would allot some time with your superiors and make this request. Be sure to give a clear outline of what you're asking for and why. If your actions marry the facts, this should be a cakewalk! If you're not due for a pay rise or even a pay rise conversation, I would save this until you are. Best of luck. Bec

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Whenever I interview for jobs I always get stumped on questions where I'm asked to explain my weaknesses or a time when I've been wrong and how I handled a situation. How truthful are you supposed to be, and what's the best way to approach these kind of questions? Mitch

Hi Mitch. Is it your nerves stumping you or your lack of experience? If its your nerves, please try to find a way to combat these – job interviews shouldn't be considered scary, they're just a conversation. If it's your experience, perhaps being honest about the lack thereof with your interviewer. Inexperience can also be viewed as a clean slate to work with and I know I love a clean slate to work with when I employ people. You've got this! Bec

Have you got a burning career question a for Rebecca? Email 9honey@nine.com.au.

Please note: the information contained in this column is general in nature and should not be relied upon in place of appropriate legal or professional advice.