Although no one really likes them, performance reviews are a part of every job. These typically occur once or twice a year and it makes for a stressful time for both the reviewer and the employee. But don't despair, there are few things you can do as an employee to handle the upcoming review better. If your company is one of the few companies that do not have regular performance reviews, it actually is a good idea to request one. Although this might sound silly because you are volunteering yourself for possible disaster, it is beneficial to your career. You need to know what your boss thinks you are doing well and what he thinks could need improving. You might think you were doing well in one area that actually needs a lot of work.
Another thing you can do to handle your review better is to show up for the review prepared. Although you will most likely not do most of the talking, it will help if you show up with sales numbers or projects you ran. You might not even be given the chance to use these, but it never hurts to be prepared. You might have been in charge of an important project that your boss forgot about. Mentioning something like this could actually alter the results of your review. Handling a performance review at your job involves your attitude during the actual meeting. There are topics you should try to cover in the meeting.
A great topic to bring up during your review is a plan for the upcoming year. You need to know what is expected of your career goal-wise, so you will be able to do accomplish those goals. You also need to prepare yourself for potential criticism. It is important to know that you never should argue during your performance review unless you know that what is being said of you is completely wrong. Even still, you should avoid arguing, and choose your words with a level head, because you never know if your judgment is clouded because you are nervous.
Another way to better handle a performance review at your job is by asking your boss for input. If you are not doing as well as you thought you were, why not ask your boss what you can do to improve? Not only will you get the answers you need to succeed, but you also are showing your boss that you are devoted to the job. They will appreciate that you respect them as a boss.
Another thing you can do to handle your review better is to show up for the review prepared. Although you will most likely not do most of the talking, it will help if you show up with sales numbers or projects you ran. You might not even be given the chance to use these, but it never hurts to be prepared. You might have been in charge of an important project that your boss forgot about. Mentioning something like this could actually alter the results of your review. Handling a performance review at your job involves your attitude during the actual meeting. There are topics you should try to cover in the meeting.
A great topic to bring up during your review is a plan for the upcoming year. You need to know what is expected of your career goal-wise, so you will be able to do accomplish those goals. You also need to prepare yourself for potential criticism. It is important to know that you never should argue during your performance review unless you know that what is being said of you is completely wrong. Even still, you should avoid arguing, and choose your words with a level head, because you never know if your judgment is clouded because you are nervous.
Another way to better handle a performance review at your job is by asking your boss for input. If you are not doing as well as you thought you were, why not ask your boss what you can do to improve? Not only will you get the answers you need to succeed, but you also are showing your boss that you are devoted to the job. They will appreciate that you respect them as a boss.
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