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Performance Appraisals at Work

Ben Eubanks

Performance appraisals are a big part of any job. Reviews might not be the first thing on your mind when you're getting started, but they serve some "big picture" purposes and can help you to be better at what you do as well. A few of the key reasons for getting a review in your job:

  • Aligns your skills and knowledge with the company's strategy
  • Helps you perform at the top of your game
  • Offers a platform for requesting professional development opportunities
  • Gives your manager an opportunity to offer written praise for your efforts

Those are just a few quick ones, but even that short list shows you how important these can be for your job. Reviews are done horribly at many companies, and some don't even do them at all. I'm working to do everything I can to make the appraisal process more constructive and less painful for everyone. A few other articles to help:

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Published by Ben Eubanks

I started writing for AC in 2008. It is the most fun I've ever had earning money. I am now writing for several sites online, and I enjoy it immensely. I hope to one day write a novel or have a wildly popu...  View profile

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  • Foxy3/5/2012

    I will make my message short but my Experience at OfficeMax was horrible, I only went in because I needed to complete a project for my Mom, she needed a poster printed. When I walked in no one helped me at all and everyone was busy in their own little world, I think it was Thursday or Wednesday, anyway when I finally got help it was by an associate with glasses. He was extremely nice and apologized for me having to wait for so long. I told him that it wasn’t his fault the other associates should have come to help me. I pointed at a girl who was very rude to me earlier and asked for her name. The man helping me told me that that was the Impress Manager. I was shocked, in my opinion there is only one good employee, he gave me his card, for safety I won’t give out a name I will just say that he was there one and only graphic designer.

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