How to prepare for the annual appraisal or performance review

It is the annual appraisal season and most of the employees are worried about the outcomes. Since these outcomes are very important in the career of the employee, everyone is concerned about the preparation. The outcomes infact impact the salary kike, bonuses, Variable pays, etc. Sometimes if it’s too bad, the employee might face some unwanted consequences too.

Here are some tips on how to prepare for the annual appraisal.

Take the appraisal Seriously.

Remember, the annual appraisal is an opportunity to showcase your achievements, receive feedback, and set goals for the upcoming year. With proper preparation and a positive attitude, you can make the most of this opportunity and achieve your career goals.

Prepare thoroughly.

Take time to remember everything you have done in the past year. Make list of these items however small they are . Then create an order of priority and link them to your goals. Showcase concrete examples against each of these items in the list. It is good if you have a habit of maintaining the list throughout the year. Use this to create a clear and concise presentation to share with your manager during the appraisal.

Focus on outcomes, Achievement, Value additions and appreciations.

Maintain a record of all the Achievements, Value additions and appreciations. Be specific and provide measurable results whenever possible. Focus on what you have achieved and how they’ve contributed to the success of the organization.

Highlight your potential.

Remember that the appraisal is not just limited to the review of last year. Its about how can your next year is going to be shaped like. Focus on your potential and how can you contribute to the organization in the upcoming periods.

Be open to feedback.

It is possible that the organization sees things in a different perspective than what you are seeing. Be open to adapt and align the perceptions. Keep yourself evaluating constantly and be prepared to change course midway to align expectations.

Effective negotiation

It is possible that there is some difference in the way you and your manager think about your performance. In these cases, try to explain clearly what was agreed and what was achieved. Use your preparation and focus on outcomes to make a strong case for your worth and value to the organization.

Overall – the appraisal is not just limited to your review. Its about understanding how the organization is focused on the upcoming periods.

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