Q is for… Questions
As well as working out your objectives for your appraisal in advance. You will also want to take the time and prepare a list of questions for your boss in advance. It is likely that the majority of these will be covered off during the discussion but it doesn’t hurt to prepare a list of questions to ask. As it is the perfect opportunity to ask questions and more often than not your boss will specifically ask you if you have any questions / anything you want to discuss as part of the process.
Write your list of questions in advance.