How to Respond to a Job Performance Review
It is true that job performance reviews can prove to be stressful for employees, especially if you feel that you are being criticized for your work methods and manner.
But it is possible to change the job performance review to a positive experience by responding in a thoughtful, objective and proactive manner. You can surely improve and excel in your job if you take the performance review positively with a good attitude. Remember that the way you respond to a performance review will depict your character and influence the next review. Here are some things to keep in mind while going through the performance review process.
1. Read your Review Carefully
Most probably, you will be allowed to review your copy after your manager has gone over it with you. Some managers may also give you a copy to read prior to the performance appraisal. The performance review will indicate areas of your excellence as well as those that need improvement.
2. Try to Read it Objectively
Anyone can feel offended when they are told that they need to improve their working style. But instead of feeling offended, recognize that a performance review is supposed to be a constructive exercise, and is not aimed at discouraging you at all.
3. Remember that Everyone has Areas that could be Improved upon
The way you react towards recommended improvements will show what kind of an employee you are. Therefore it is important that you listen carefully, and if there is some misinformation, which you don’t know about, tell your manager that you would like some time to digest everything that has been said and request a time to meet again.
4. Accept what you Already Know deep down
Most probably, your review will not be a complete surprise. If you are sensible enough, you will already know about the areas you do well in and the areas that you need to improve upon.
5. Respond if Required
Performance reviews do have a section for you to respond regarding your thoughts and feelings about the review. But remember to remain calm and cool. This way, you can show how cool minded and mature you are. Show some acceptance for constructive suggestions.
6. Ask Questions if you Need More Information
Think of the performance review as a way to improve your skills. Ask positive questions to know more about how can you improve your current proficiency .
7. Consider Asking for Training in any Areas that you were Rated in Need of improvement
You can contact the Human Resources Department to ask them for guidance and information about training in the areas that you lack in. If your company decides to train you, take it as a positive sign that the company is willing to invest in you.
8. Move On with an Eye to the Future
If you show anger and lurch over the negative aspects of the performance review, you will get nowhere. It is better to accept the review and work on it in order to improve your performance till the time for the next performance review comes.
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