How to Complete a Self Evaluation for Your Performance Review
Even exemplary employees can find it difficult to rate themselves in a performance review self evaluation. But it is important to take the time to complete the self evaluation carefully to make sure you identify all your achievements for your manager to consider when completing your performance review.
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Instructions
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Read all guidelines for your self evaluation and/or performance review. It is important that you follow all instructions and meet all deadlines for completion.
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Schedule time to complete your self evaluation and plan to submit it at least a day or two prior to the deadline. This will allow you sufficient time to properly prepare your evaluation so you are not rushed at the deadline.
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Review the definitions of the performance review rating criteria. While you think a 3 out of 5 might be a poor rating, it might mean "average." It will be easier for you to rate yourself if you understand what each rating means.
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Review your goals for the performance review rating period and identify specific work/projects that support that goal. Write statements with proof that you have achieved the goal, with project names and dates if possible.
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Support negative statements with reasons or a work plan. For example, if you did not complete a goal to wrap up a certain project, give legitimate reasons why (not excuses) and an overview of the timeline for the project going forward.
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Add any details that will remind your manager of the good work you have completed throughout the rating period. This is your chance to create a record of your achievements for your manager. Your manager might forget about that award you received several months ago - make sure you remind him/her. Consider listing achievements/awards, or even copying outstanding kudos messages from project manager emails.
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Tips & Warnings
Consider keeping a dated list of achievements, training events attended, awards received, projects completed, etc. that you update periodically throughout the year. This will help you quickly complete your self evaluation for your performance review.
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xtraordinary
Nov 06, 2008
This is very helpful advice. Annual reviews can be very stressful! -
Butterfli
Oct 31, 2008
Your tip at the bottom is most impottant. Great article. 5*
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Rachelle Lynn Williams
Oct 31, 2008
I have to do self reviews for each essay that I write in three of my classes this semester. Your advice will help me to be more equitable towards myself. Thanks for sharing this info.
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CandisLynn
Oct 31, 2008
Great advice here, especially your tip at the bottom of the article. Thanks for the information!
