How do I Write a Job Self Audit Report?

A self-audit can be a valuable tool during your performance review.

Job self-audits, also called self-assessments, can be a valuable tool for employees and managers alike. A job self-audit requires an employee to review his skills, accomplishments and opportunities for development. The results are often used as part of yearly performance evaluations. They might also be useful for those seeking new jobs or careers.

Instructions

Writing a Job Self-Audit

1. 

   Showcase your achievements in your self-audit.

   Assess your skills. List the skills your job requires on a daily basis. Be specific about the computer programs you use, the equipment you operate, the functions you perform and how you perform them.

2. 

   Be as detailed as possible in your self-audit

   List your achievements. Include awards you've earned, successes you've had on the job, and other contributions you've made to the organization. Include documentation of these achievements when possible.

3. 

   You might be asked to rate yourself as part of your self-audit

   List your strengths. Include examples of times when you demonstrated these qualities, and provide plenty of detail. Be specific. Rate yourself honestly.

4. 

   Be honest when listing your strengths and achievements.

   Detail areas of improvement since your last performance review. Refer to your last review and outline areas where you have addressed deficiencies. Give specific evidence on the steps you have taken and ways in which you have improved.

5. 

   Calculate how long it will take to improve certain skills.

   List your areas for improvement. Be honest. Describe ways in which you can develop better skills and strengths. Detail the steps you plan to take, and when you plan to take them.

6. 

   Goal-setting is a key part of the self-audit.

   List your career goals. Be specific about the steps you plan to take to achieve them. Include both short-term and long-term goals.

Tips & Warnings

• Be honest and specific at all steps of your self-audit. Employees often have a much better sense of their jobs than managers do. Your supervisor is relying on the information you provide.

• Resist the urge to either embellish or downplay your abilities, skills, achievements or development needs.

References

• Job Dig: Performance Review