writing your own review for work examples

Chances are if you’re asked to complete a self-review, HR has given you some direction or prompt to get started.
Odds are that you’re reading this because you’ve been asked to write a self-review before your formal one. Or, if not that, your boss is sending vague requests like, “Plan on discussing your progress this year. Bring a few examples on paper.”

1. Exceeds normal output standards
2. Continuously produces more than expected
3. Is an important contributor to the successes of the department
4. Makes a substantial contribution to the continued operation and growth of the organization
5. Consistently exceeds performance goals

If you want more inspiration, these performance review examples are based off the book Effective Phrases for Performance Appraisals.

A performance evaluation is an important tool for keeping communication flowing between teams. Periodic evaluation is a chance for managers and employees to review the recent past and discuss expectations moving forward. An evaluation also serves as an opportunity to set goals, both as individuals and teams.
Keeping things simple and using short declarative bullet points is key to writing an effective self-assessment. While the exact nature of your self-assessment might vary depending on your industry or your job description, this basic model can help guide you when writing a self-evaluation.

This is a section where you can talk about your strengths and how they help you succeed in your job – and how you help your company. Don’t forget to mention how you’ve achieved any goals set from the previous period and how you’ve developed professionally since your last evaluation.
Feedback for Management: A larger and more robust team could help us meet our goals when it comes to SEO and the sales pipeline. Weekly meetings with the sales team would be helpful as well. I am also interested in taking a class in SEO writing to increase my understanding of content wording and customer conversion rates.

“When I began my role as marketing manager at Acme Rocket Company, my goals were to increase our exposure within the industry, expand our thought leadership and help Acme position itself as an industry leader. Throughout the year, I engaged my team members with three important goals: increase Acme’s presence at industry conventions and trade shows, increase Acme’s visibility at industry conferences, especially those with speaking opportunities, and to enhance our support of Acme’s account-based marketing strategy by developing personalized white papers and research reports for our most important target accounts.
Finally, your self-assessment is an opportunity to set goals and plan your professional development for the future. Your manager can help you develop the skills and knowledge needed to advance in the direction you choose. When setting your goals for the year, think about what you want to accomplish in your current role and where you see yourself moving in the future. Thinking about what parts of your job you enjoy most may help you decide how you’d like to advance your career.

References:

http://www.tinypulse.com/blog/sk-useful-phrases-performance-reviews
http://www.businessnewsdaily.com/5379-writing-self-assessment.html
http://examples.yourdictionary.com/self-evaluation-examples.html
http://blog.clearcompany.com/self-assessment-examples-prove-your-worth
http://www.grammarly.com/blog/how-to-write-dates/