Do you remember when you were a kid how you felt when report card time came around? If it was good, you could possibly look forward to praise from your parents and, possibly, a little treat. A bad one however probably meant more than a little trouble so there were butterflies in your stomach as you handed that envelope over to Mom and Dad.
A performance review at work can bring all of those memories and feelings flooding back. A good review could set your career on fire, a bad one who knows? So it's just like being back in high school all over again.
In the case of performance reviews though there are certain things you can do to make sure that you are prepared for your workplace review and you are ready to handle whatever comes of it.
Self-evaluation is a good tool. Critique your recent job performance as honestly as you can. Are you really putting in 100% or have you been slacking off recently? If you are honest with yourself about the way you have been working then you will probably be better equipped to handle any criticism your boss might throw your way during the review.
The important thing to keep in mind is that a performance review is generally intended to enhance your future work going forward and any criticism you receive - if you have a good boss - is simply being put out there to help you improve and move forwards.
The last thing you want to do if you do receive a few negative comments is immediately go on the defensive, however much you might want to. If you feel that the comments are overly harsh you can raise the issue, but gently. Listen to what your supervisor has to say and then ask questions about why a certain criticism was raised but acknowledge that you have heard it.
A performance review should be seen as a useful tool for both boss and employee to help both parties understand one another and help the employee under review do their job to the best of their abilities. Take notes during your meeting and show a willingness to implement any changes your boss thinks should be made. A reasonable boss will not expect everything to change overnight, but it may be a good idea to ask her about half way towards your next review how well she thinks you are doing.
A performance review at work can bring all of those memories and feelings flooding back. A good review could set your career on fire, a bad one who knows? So it's just like being back in high school all over again.
In the case of performance reviews though there are certain things you can do to make sure that you are prepared for your workplace review and you are ready to handle whatever comes of it.
Self-evaluation is a good tool. Critique your recent job performance as honestly as you can. Are you really putting in 100% or have you been slacking off recently? If you are honest with yourself about the way you have been working then you will probably be better equipped to handle any criticism your boss might throw your way during the review.
The important thing to keep in mind is that a performance review is generally intended to enhance your future work going forward and any criticism you receive - if you have a good boss - is simply being put out there to help you improve and move forwards.
The last thing you want to do if you do receive a few negative comments is immediately go on the defensive, however much you might want to. If you feel that the comments are overly harsh you can raise the issue, but gently. Listen to what your supervisor has to say and then ask questions about why a certain criticism was raised but acknowledge that you have heard it.
A performance review should be seen as a useful tool for both boss and employee to help both parties understand one another and help the employee under review do their job to the best of their abilities. Take notes during your meeting and show a willingness to implement any changes your boss thinks should be made. A reasonable boss will not expect everything to change overnight, but it may be a good idea to ask her about half way towards your next review how well she thinks you are doing.
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