Tips for a Successful Performance Appraisal

The video tutorial provides guidance on how to effectively prepare for and participate in a performance appraisal. It highlights common pitfalls such as entering with a bad attitude, being passive, and not preparing. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of setting and achieving goals, creating a brag list to document accomplishments, and being open to feedback. It also stresses the need for honesty in self-appraisal and the value of being proactive in career development.

What is one of the key attitudes to avoid during a performance appraisal?

• Being overly enthusiastic

• Entering with a bad attitude

• Being too inquisitive

• Over-preparing

Why is it important to reflect on past goals before a performance review?

• To compare with your colleagues

• To avoid setting new goals

• To ensure your goals are still relevant

• To impress your manager with your memory

What should you include in a 'brag list' for a performance appraisal?

• Your daily routine

• Your manager's achievements

• Your favorite hobbies

• Your accomplishments and how they relate to your goals

What is the recommended approach if you have a forgetful boss like Carol?

• Rely on your colleagues to remind them

• Remind them constantly

• Prepare a detailed brag list

• Ignore their forgetfulness

How should you react to feedback that you disagree with during a performance review?

• Leave the meeting

• Ignore the feedback

• Show openness and receptiveness

• Argue your point immediately

What is a critical mindset to have when entering a performance review?

• A defensive mindset

• An open mind

• A competitive mindset

• A dismissive mindset

Why is it important to be honest in self-assessment during appraisals?

• To compete with colleagues

• To ensure accurate feedback and improvement

• To impress your manager

• To avoid extra work