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.
Preparing for your Performance Review
Keep track of your “kudos”Take credit for team accomplishments, within reasonDon’t blow off your self-assessmentGive yourself all meets or exceeds expectationsGive specific examples of accomplishmentsKnow the metrics you are evaluated against in advanceBe 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_criteriahttps://hbr.org/2013/03/how-to-write-the-dreaded-self-appraisalhttps://www.newyorker.com/business/currency/the-push-against-performance-reviewsDilbert Performance Review – https://youtu.be/XqfwYkpOLg4
