It Can Happen to You
Most businesses conduct annual performance reviews, which can be a stressful experience for both managers and employees. What can you do in the case of a negative assessment or performance review? It can and has happened to even the most hard-working and diligent employees. Today, we live and work in a world of feedback. We all want feedback, or at least we say we do. But criticism and critiques can be hard for anyone to take, especially in a job where you are constantly striving to do your best. If you have received or think you are on the road to receiving a negative review, we offer up some helpful tips below to help in dealing with the situation.
Managing and rising above a bad review:
- Before the review, prepare a list of accomplishments that you have completed over the past 12 months. This is a great way to show your boss how much you've achieved over the course of the year.
- Another important step to take before going into a review is creating a list of both your strengths and what skills you personally believe you need to improve on. This is a great way to critique yourself and prepare for any negatives that may come out of the evaluation with your boss.
- A review is a great way to learn and grow. Look at the review as a way to learn what specific tasks you have to work on. Assume there will be some negatives, but take this as constructive criticism that will help you take the next step in the job and reach your future goals. In most cases, your boss is only trying to help you achieve those goals and help you improve on the areas where you are weak.
- Don't be afraid to ask for examples and clarification if you are unclear on the critique or what the problem is. It is important to always remain calm and to not come off argumentative in this situation. If you feel your bosses' observation is incorrect, use specific examples to state otherwise.
- Ask for the input of your boss and get advice on how to resolve any negatives discussed in your review. It would be beneficial to have another evaluation after a month or so to see if any progress has been made.
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