Bangalore: The prevailing uncertain economic environment has brought in an uncomfortable scenario in almost all sectors. A tight job market might have taken away some jobseekers' leverage in a salary negotiation, employers are having trouble finding qualified people to fill a position, due to the demand of high salary. The most arduous task is to ask your boss for a hike despite the weak market conditions. Because some find it repulsive to talk openly about money and highlight their value to the company. Others question their own performance when recognition and reward do not automatically follow their hard work. Asking for a raise takes common sense and confidence, but most of all, it takes preparation and practice. But this is the best way to get the top compensation possible Talk to Your Colleagues and Get Feedback Before you could proceed and have a talk with your boss, it would be wise to take a quick feedback from your peers your colleagues on what they think about your work and attitude at the office. The advantage you get by conducting this small research is you get to know about your strengths and potential weaknesses before having a compensation conversation with your boss. The people you work with are often the best barometer. Once you are done with this research you can confidently move forward with plans to ask for a raise. But step back if the reviews you get are not in your favor.