We’ve all walked into appraisal conversations with a quiet dread, hoping the stars align or at least that our boss has had their coffee and remembers the good bits from Q2 of last year.
Even the most well-meaning managers don’t have a perfect memory. And when you’re one of 4, 6, or 10 people they’re appraising, you’ve got a very short window to make your case.
Just four things to say. But say them well, and you’ll walk out of the room feeling like you ran the meeting, not the other way around.
Let’s break it down.
Point 1: Talk Up Your Wins
This is not the time for false modesty. You’ve worked hard, now give your results a voice.
Instead of vague statements like “I handled a lot of responsibilities,” say: “I led the product launch in the East region, which beat initial targets by 18%.”
Quantify wherever possible. Percentages, timelines, customer impact, process improvement, these are music to a manager’s ears. Think of it as giving your contributions a proper headline, not just a footnote.
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