| Remember that feeling you had before a big test in school, especially one you were unprepared for? Now remember how you felt before your last performance review. Yup, there was that same old feeling in the pit of your stomach. No matter that you know you have worked hard and deserve a good appraisal, there is that lingering feeling of doubt, that dread. A lot is riding on your review; there are raises, promotions, and sometimes even your continued employment. If you can find comfort in one thought, it's that research shows your manager suffers as much as you do. They go through that same period of self-doubt, worried that they have not been fair or complete in their assessment of you. We wanted to lessen your level of anxiety by identifying sites that give insight into the appraisal process, the expected outcomes and how best to prepare for the annual event. Our picks are a collection of articles, manuals and portals that specifically focus on performance appraisals. |
