Survive the 9 to 5

Performance Reviews – S9to5 #2

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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
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            Survive the 9 to 5By Doug Cunnington
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