The phrase “performance anxiety” wasn’t coined for employee reviews, but it definitely could have been! There’s nothing more stressful than sitting down face to face (or Zoom to Zoom) with your manager to hear where you fall flat. Fortunately, pretty much every employee goes through this experience, so we can give you expert advice on how to ace that meeting. CRUSH YOUR NEXT PERFORMANCE REVIEW LIKE A BOSS
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BEFORE THE BIG DAY
1. Come up with a game plan . In the months, weeks, and days leading up to your review, don’t just stew in your anxiety — make a plan! Look over past feedback from managers and come up with topics and questions that will benefit you. As Eloise Eonnet, founder of Eloquence Coaching, told The Muse, “Figure out what you want from the meeting. Your manager is going to come in with a list [of things to talk about]. You should too,” 2. Gather ‘proof of greatness.’ This is your chance to prove to your boss how awesome you are. To do it, create a list of your accomplishments and gather any positive feedback you’ve gotten from coworkers or clients since your last review. Your email inbox, calendar, and company chat forum can help!
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During the Nazi occupation of World War II, the Third Reich converted the medieval Austrian castle, Castle Itter, into a prison for important French prisoners. The castle’s cook encountered Major Josef Gangl, a Wehrmacht officer, who, after becoming disillusioned with Nazism, had decided to help the Austrian resistance instead. So, in order to free Castle Itter, he hoisted a white flag when he made contact with Captain Jack C. Lee Jr., a U.S. tank commander. THE STRANGE BATTLE OF CASTLE ITTER
DURING THE MEETING
3. Focus on your progress. How have you grown in the last month, quarter, or year? How did you adapt to changes at your company? Highlight those things. Forbes writer Liz Ryan shared this tip in 2016, but it’s even more applicable today after the COVID-19 pandemic dramatically changed business. 4. Point out the problem spots . Did you fail spectacularly at something recently or make a small but memorable mistake? Be proactive about bringing up these elephants in the room, then focus the conversation on how you solved the problem. 5. Share your goals. Don’t just cover the past — talk about the future, too! This will highlight your eagerness to improve, underscore your commitment to the company, and give you boxes to check during your next review. IF YOU’RE WORKING REMOTE On top of the tips above, double-check your technology is working and invest in a webcam if you haven’t already. Ashley Fernandez of Ashley Marie Coaching told The Muse that this will help you connect with your manager on a more personal level. Good luck!
The battle on May 5, 1945, was short and resulted in only one casualty — Josef Gangl was killed by a sniper. It ended when a small rescue group dispatched by Major John T. Kramers arrived with a column of tanks and scattered the SS troops. The prisoners were freed, Lee was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross, and Josef Gangl, for his service to the Austrian resistance, has a street named after him in a nearby town that still remains to this day.
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