Preparing to Write Your Self-Review
- Write out your list of accomplishments, brainstorm using your calendar, etc for reminders of what took place over the past year
- Gather analytics if you can, facts, figures, feedback from others (including Thank You notes)
- Write out your list of struggles - important to show you recognize your on the job challenges
Tips for Writing Your Self-Review
Once you have compiled your list of accomplishments, analytics, and your struggles:
Highlight and Prioritize
- Narrow your accomplishments and highlight your best work.
- Include a narrative about why you are proud of it, what impact it had, and how it aligned with individual or team goals
Stay Positive
- Use positive language, even when talking about challenges.
- The goal isn't to call attention to "failures" but rather to show your willingness to grow.
- Use "I" statements and include steps you've taken to address the challenge.
Look for Growth Opportunities
- Both our successes and our challenges provide these developmental opportunities.
- Performance discussions should be future-oriented and developmental.
Once you've completed your portion of the review, please email the form to your manager as an attachment or as a Google Doc link.
Resources
- "Self-Assessment Examples to Prove Your Worth"
- Video: Tips for Writing the Self-Review and Manager Review
- Video: 1:1 Meetings
- Tips for Writing Your Manager Review
- 1:1 Performance Meetings
- Upload Completed Review into Workday