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I is for… Interpersonal skills Appraisals are a great way to demonstrate good interpersonal skills. Appraisals are also a great time to get feedback on your interpersonal skills and ask for training in areas where … Continue reading I is for… Interpersonal Skills
H is for… HR Your HR department will have played a role in designing and implementing appraisals. HR also usually have the role of sitting down with your reviewers to ensure that the appraisals are … Continue reading H is for… HR
Prompt: Notes on books i have read You should have as a regular prompt a prompt to write in your career journal about key takeaways from books and articles that you have read (as well … Continue reading Prompt: Notes on Books I have Read
G is for… Goals (Draft Goals) As well as reviewing your performance over the previous year, appraisals are also when your boss will seek to agree goals or objectives with you for the upcoming year. … Continue reading G is for… Goals
F is for… Feedback Seek feedback from clients, colleagues and your boss throughout the year not just at appraisal time (and keep a record of it). If you are constantly seeking feedback (in a professional … Continue reading F is for… Feedback
E is for… Evidence You should be able to back up your accomplishments with evidence. Throughout the year you should keep documentary evidence of your achievements. This will enable you to give your boss any … Continue reading E is for… Evidence
D is for… Development Identifying areas for future development is a large part of the preparation for your appraisal. Eeven if it only relates to a few minutes of discussion in your actual appraisal. As … Continue reading D is for… Development
C is for… Company Goals Earlier this week we asked the question: What are my Company’s Goals for me? as part of our regular career development prompt series. Your company will have goals for you … Continue reading C is for… Company Goals
B is for…Bragging In your appraisal you will be required to brag. It is a mandatory requirement of the performance appraisal. It is the one time you can get away with it and if you … Continue reading B is for… Bragging
Prompt: What are my company’s goals for me? It is important to revisit your goals on a regular basis. But sometimes you are not the only one who has goals that need to be met. … Continue reading Prompt: What are my Company’s goals for me?