How to Ace a Review
Many companies conduct annual or biannual performance reviews to determine whether employees are meeting the company's expectations. The company needs to be reassured that you are pulling your weight for the money you are being paid. A poor review can hurt your chances of receiving a raise and possibly keeping your job. Before your review, you should gather evidence of your achievements and accomplishments so you can present your case to the reviewer. You want to show that you remain an asset to the company.
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Gather and prepare your evidence. List your accomplishments over the past six months, such as increasing sales, reducing costs and overcoming hurdles in your position. Be specific and don't generalize. Lay out your intentions for surpassing what you have achieved.
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Present your case in a positive manner. Although you want to toot your own horn, you don't want to brag or sound conceited. Mentioning team efforts and giving praise to co-workers will show the reviewer that you are modest yet confident in your achievements and are a team player as well.
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Ask for feedback. Although it's important to let the reviewer know everything you have accomplished up to this point, you also should ask what you can do better. Allow the reviewer to explain what is expected of you as far as future goals. This is also an opportunity for you to clarify any support you may need to fulfill the request.
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Be prepared to ask for a raise. Go into the review knowing what you want but be willing to compromise. If you do not receive the raise you were expecting, find out exactly what you need to do to get it the next time around.
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