Perform Your Own Performance Appraisal - by CJ Westrick

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Prepare for your next performance appraisal by reviewing these key issues:

Quality of work. Do you avoid errors and consistently meet required standards?

Quantity of work. Do you manage your workload well and accomplish all assigned tasks?

Accomplishments. What are you most proud of achieving?

Performance goals. Did you meet or exceed the goals set in your last performance appraisal? Do you have new goals for the next review period?

Time management. Do you keep up with production schedules and meet deadlines?

Safety. Do you work safely and avoid accidents and near misses?

Behavior and attitude. Do you work well with others, follow directions, take initiative, etc.?

Attendance and tardiness. Are you at work on time every day? Do you give adequate notice when you have to miss work?

Being well prepared for a performance appraisal will make it more meaningful.

Remember, one of the major reasons for conducting performance appraisals is to help you improve your performance and achieve your career goals. Always be ready for your review.

CJ Westrick is a Human Resources expert and runs the San Diego company HR Jungle.