Category: A to Z of Prep for Appraisals

G is for… Goals (Draft Goals) As well as reviewing your performance over the previous year, appraisals are also when your boss will seek to agree goals or objectives with you for the upcoming year. … Continue reading G is for… Goals →

F is for… Feedback Seek feedback from clients, colleagues and your boss throughout the year not just at appraisal time (and keep a record of it). If you are constantly seeking feedback (in a professional … Continue reading F is for… Feedback →

E is for… Evidence You should be able to back up your accomplishments with evidence. Throughout the year you should keep documentary evidence of your achievements. This will enable you to give your boss any … Continue reading E is for… Evidence →

D is for… Development Identifying areas for future development is a large part of the preparation for your appraisal. Eeven if it only relates to a few minutes of discussion in your actual appraisal. As … Continue reading D is for… Development →

C is for… Company Goals Earlier this week we asked the question: What are my Company’s Goals for me? as part of our regular career development prompt series. Your company will have goals for you … Continue reading C is for… Company Goals →

B is for…Bragging In your appraisal you will be required to brag. It is a mandatory requirement of the performance appraisal. It is the one time you can get away with it and if you … Continue reading B is for… Bragging →

A is for… Appraisals What is an appraisal? In its most basic form, an appraisal is a performance review (usually for work). It might be tied to a promotion or a pay rise. In many … Continue reading A is for…. Appraisals →