Yikes! Performance Reviews: Tip #1

So really...

How are you planning to present yourself during review time?

Performance review time is your chance to shine, but you also need prepare ahead of time by doing some homework of your own.

 

 

Many employees expect their bosses to remember 

ALL of their good traits.

 

The real scenario of how most bosses handle performance reviews (especially, if they have many employees) is to go through their little employee file folder of notes. They do try to remember all of your good work and also PROVE that there is room for improvement. They also keep notes of prior conversations that you both have had - the good and the bad. Plus, any customer complaints, corrective actions, accolades, awards, etc. Many things could also be forgotten.

 

How to sparkle?

Tip # 1: Keep an employee folder of Yourself:

1. E-mails: 

Maintain e-mails from customers and/or co-workers praising your work.

2. Notes:

Keep notes of your own goals and merits.

For example, if you're in management here are a few: How you single handily or with a team increased sales, brought new business, reduced employee turnover, improved quality and/or safety, lead a project, developed a new employee, trained a co-worker, etc.
 
3. Improvements:

Even items that you're working to improve on -- talk about them. Are you going to take a class, work with a mentor or receive additional training? Remember, everyone has room for improvement.

4. Outline:

Make an outline of these accomplishments and add copies of the evidence to present during your next review. I've seen employees even do a PowerPoint presentation. I was impressed. Just ask yourself, how much do I really want to shine?


If this tip was helpful, feel free to share this blog with your friends, your employee(s) or even your boss.

Keep sparkling!

Audeni