End of year performance reviews are right around the corner and with them comes the anticipation and excitement. These discussions are actually great opportunities to receive honest and specific feedback about your work, tout your accomplishments, and ask for that much wanted stretch assignment, promotion or bonus.

MAKE IT A PRIORITY

Very few employees take the time to properly prepare for these “fireside chats,”

Set aside a chunk of time (around 15 hours) to devote to this process.

REVIEW

Your job description along with the goals, competencies and development plans set out for you at your last appraisal. Use these as the foundation for preparing details on your accomplishments, strengths and areas of development.

TAKE STOCK

· Your struggle areas

· Specific behavioral feedback