How to Reply to Positive Job Performance

Your reply to a positive review is just as important as your reply to a negative review.

Performance reviews are nerve wracking even when you know you have no reason to worry; you show up to work and work hard, and your relationship with your coworkers is friendly and professional. Despite knowing you deserve a good performance review, you still may fear negative feedback during the dreaded review meeting. When you receive a bad review, you know you have to handle the situation with grace and dignity to keep from jeopardizing your job and you mentally prepare a list of your best assets and attributes before you even hear your review. When your boss provides you with a stellar performance review, however, you may find yourself at a loss for words.

Instructions

1. Compose yourself; do not allow yourself to become overly excited or emotional in front of your boss when presented with the positive things your coworkers had to say about your job performance. You can smile, but don’t cry or jump up and down.

2. Express your gratitude for the positive performance review by thanking your employer and stating that it is a pleasure to work for a company that recognizes hard work and loyalty.

3. Refrain from becoming arrogant in your evaluation. You know how hard you work and you know you deserve a good review, but you don’t need to let your employers know you expect this by acting entitled or arrogant.

4. Inquire about a pay raise based on your good performance review. This is the ideal time to discuss your salary; especially considering your boss just informed you that you are an asset to the company.

References

• Peltz Practice Management; How to Handle Employer Performance Reviews
• James Douglas; Retired Business Owner; Blue Stone