Writing a self-evaluation may feel like an afterthought, but it’s an important part of evaluating your overall performance. Managers with many direct reports won’t be able to capture or remember all of the year’s notable accomplishments, nor will they have the time to read lengthy summaries. The author presents his five steps for creating a self-assessment that highlights your most impactful accomplishments and demonstrates self-awareness through the lens of improvement and development. 1) Focus on the entire year. 2) Consider company and functional goals. 3) Seek alignment with those goals. 4) Seek feedback from colleagues. 5) Create a concise list of accomplishments.
For many companies, this is performance review season. That means it’s time to reflect on the year and draft a self-assessment of your performance. Writing an impactful self-review sets the tone for your manager’s evaluation of your work, which can influence your compensation (e.g., merit increases, bonuses, etc.).
