Performance Reviews – S9to5 #2

Plan ahead for your performance review!  Find out if it is directly related to a merit increase (raise = more money).  You should keep track of your progress and communicate with your boss throughout the year so there are no surprises.

Positives

• A great way to set goals
• It is a tool to help you get promoted

Negatives

• Career Counselor/Boss might not be “great”
• Time consuming and tends to be viewed as a chore

Preparing for your Performance Review

• Keep track of your “kudos”
• Take credit for team accomplishments, within reason
• Don’t blow off your self-assessment
  • Give yourself all meets or exceeds expectations
  • Give specific examples of accomplishments
• Know the metrics you are evaluated against in advance
• Be prepared to accept any opportunities for improvement without arguing.  You won’t change his/her mind – focus on how to improve the aspect of moving forward.
• Use the Goals section to your advantage!

Links and Resources

• https://www.forbes.com/sites/laurashin/2016/03/30/how-to-accomplish-more-on-your-most-important-goals/
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SMART_criteria
• https://hbr.org/2013/03/how-to-write-the-dreaded-self-appraisal
• https://www.newyorker.com/business/currency/the-push-against-performance-reviews
• Dilbert Performance Review – https://youtu.be/XqfwYkpOLg4