6 Phrases You Should Have in Your Back Pocket if You Want to Ace Your Performance Review

By Caris Thetford | The Muse

If the mention of “performance review” makes your heart race and your palms sweaty, you’re not alone. Many people get unnecessarily anxious when it comes time for the common annual evaluation.

Personally, I’m not a huge proponent of the performance review as I believe feedback should be ongoing, but I understand why companies rely on them and how they’re used to help employees grow within their role and department. But rather than approaching this with an overblown sense of dread, I recommend that you view it as an opportunity. Along with receiving feedback on your past year’s performance, you’ll also have a chance to brag about your accomplishments, address shortcomings, ask questions, and get direction for the upcoming year.

If you are prepared to make the most of this sit-down, it’ll be a relatively painless process; in fact, it might even be eye-opening and super insightful.

At a minimum, you should bring a list of accomplishments and a catalog of questions. Think of how you can self-promote, but also be prepared to respond to your boss’ feedback. (Or, fill out this 10-minute worksheet weekly.)

The following phrases can apply to numerous situations and will help you navigate the annual loaded meeting with aplomb.

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