Lawyer and media professional Kimberly Wilson claims October is the best month to negotiate a raise due to budgets being solidified for the upcoming year. Wilson emphasizes knowing your worth, building a case with evidence of achievements, practicing your pitch, choosing the right moment, and being prepared for different outcomes are key to successful negotiations.  Wilson gives an outline of how to approach asking for a raise. She advises you to know your worth using websites such as Glassdoor and PayScale, build a case by creating a “brag folder” that holds all your accomplishments, practice your pitch, and choose the right time to discuss a raise, preferably after the success of a big project or on Fridays when people are in good spirits.  Finally, Wilson says, “Be ready for the no,” and be sure to follow through after your discussions with a recap email that creates a paper trail and notes your professionalism.  Source: Essence.com