Take the Lead: Talking Yourself Up During a Performance Review

  • Do prepare in advance
  • Do accept compliments
  • Do listen to any criticism they offer
  • Don't expect your boss to look out for your interests

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In Your Grill: Coping With Criticism at Work

  • Do encourage criticism
  • Do stay quiet while they criticize
  • Do show them you're listening
  • Don't forget to thank them

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Paper Trail: Proving to Your Boss That You’re Getting the Job Done

  • Do find out how you'll be measured
  • Do anticipate your boss's questions
  • Do include backup information
  • Don't be too close to it all

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Speak Up: Play an Active Role In Your Performance Review

  • Do look out for your own interests & prepare
  • Do accept compliments
  • Do focus on what's important
  • Don't blow off criticism

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Under The Microscope: Preparing for a Performance Review

  • Do ask to see a copy of the evaluation form
  • Do ask how & when you were observed
  • Do see if the same box was checked
  • Don't hyper-focus on a few uncharacteristic actions

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Own Your Performance Review: Evaluating Your Own Performance

  • Do create a paper trail
  • Do your own 360 review
  • Do see your own personnel file
  • Don't be a passive observer

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Speak Up: Play an Active Role In Your Performance Review

  • Do look out for your own interests & prepare
  • Do accept compliments
  • Do focus on what's important
  • Don't blow off criticism

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Sniff Test: Responding to Negative Feedback

  • Do find a mirror
  • Do find a window
  • Do be grateful
  • Don't blow off the feedback

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