In the aftermath of the pandemic, many companies slowed down their hiring and were more conservative about handing out raises and promotions in an effort to stay afloat amid the ongoing economic uncertainty—to many workers’ dismay.

But waiting on your boss to give you a raise isn’t the only way to increase your salary. You could make a strong case for a pay bump if you can prove that you add more value to your company.

One concrete way to do that is to work toward expanding your skillset. READ MORE