How to Write a Job Self Assessment
Self assessments are required by many employers as a part of your performance evaluation. Your boss may need a reminder of all of the good things you have done. They may wish to gauge what tactics you will utilize to work toward company goals on an ongoing basis. Use your self assessment as an opportunity to highlight your skills, accomplishments and future goals with the company. In addition, think of your self assessment as a vehicle for keeping yourself motivated and goal-focused.
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Instructions
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Read through the entire assessment form. Isolate the areas that allow you to have the most input and plan to put your attention there vs. areas such as "ratings" or "multiple-choice." Organize and plan your writing.
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Decide on your top two to three accomplishments for the time period under review. Quantify these accomplishments as specifically as possible, such as, "Processed 50 data entry projects per week." Try to explain your accomplishments in a way that is not too verbose. You will typically have time to sit down with your manager to verbally discuss your accomplishments as well.
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Seek input from co-workers. Getting the opinion of someone you work closely with can help you gain the perspective you need. They may even offer additional accomplishments that you hadn't given yourself credit for.
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Complete all of the areas that you have available to write about your two to three top accomplishments. Be your own advocate; this is not a time for modesty.
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Complete ratings for yourself if requested. Be as objective as possible. Rate your actual results, not your aspirations. If you rate yourself higher than your employer does, which is common, use this as a time to discuss ways to improve how they rate your performance.
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Address your goals for the next review period. Be specific and realistic so you can follow-through with these goals. For example, you may state that you plan to increase your production by X amount per week/month/quarter. Be proactive.
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Tips & Warnings
Use your review and what you have learned by writing your self assessment as a way to improve your overall performance. Don't write it too quickly just to get it over with; put in the time and you may end up learning how to better yourself and your career prospects!
Use your assessment as a way to broach complaints that you have not yet brought to your manager's attention.
If you have not been offered opportunities for professional development since your last assessment, bring this to your manager's attention so they may help you grow. Be specific about learning opportunities you are looking for.
